An Act relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements

This bill removes a restriction that previously prevented public health dental hygienists from seeking reimbursement from insurance companies or third-party payors beyond Medicaid. It allows these hygienists to bill other insurers for services covered under Medicaid, directly affecting public health dental hygienists in Massachusetts. The key change modifies section 51 of chapter 112 to eliminate the requirement that they "shall not seek reimbursement from any other insurance or third party payor." This policy adjustment aims to improve financial sustainability for hygienists working in public health settings.