Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 506 - RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE 1985 AMENDMENTS TO THE MAINE MEDICAL COMPACT ACT (DENTAL CARE)


Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Summary: This rule establishes definitions, a procedure, and criteria for implementing the 1985 amendments to the Maine Medical Compact Act. The rule contains definitions for the terms "Dental Practitioner," "Dental Care Analysis Areas," "Underserved Geographic Area," "Full-Time Equivalent Dentist," and "Population to Dentist Ratio." The rule describes the procedure that the Commissioner of Human Services will follow in determining areas as underserved by dental care practitioners. It also describes the criteria to be utilized by the Commissioner of Human Services in the determination of underserved areas.

This rule was adopted after the close of the public comment period, which ended on June 6, 1986. There were no changes made to the proposed rule because no suggestions or comments were received.

This rule establishes definitions, procedures, and criteria necessary for the implementation of amendments to the Maine Medical Compact Act passed by the Maine Legislature in 1985 to become effective retroactively to July 1, 1981.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 20-A § 11804-A, sub § 3 .

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