state_legiscan_drain · RI
Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance" or a third-party payor such as Medicare.
February 27, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would permit dental hygienists to be reimbursed directly from 'other insurance' or third-party payors such as Medicare, rather than requiring services to be billed through a dentist. This could affect how dental practices structure their billing and how hygienists are compensated.
Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/
Common questions
- What does "Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance" or a third-party payor such as Medicare." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would permit dental hygienists to be reimbursed directly from 'other insurance' or third-party payors such as Medicare, rather than…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 27, 2026.