2016 MassHealth Orthodontia Settlement
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A group of orthodontist & their patients sued MassHealth for having unduly restrictive medical necessity criteria for approving braces for children & youth under age 21. The case resulted in a settlement changing MassHealth policies. Attached is a copy of a Jan 2016 transmittal letter making changes to the Dental Manual and regulations and the subsequent Aug 2016 settlement agreement. The case was Sam H. v. Patrick when filed & Sam H. v. Baker when settled.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Transmittal DEN 95 Jan 2016 (Sam H v Baker).pdf (539.46 KB) | 539.46 KB |
| Sam H v Baker Aug 2016 settlement.pdf (630.71 KB) | 630.71 KB |
| Sam H v Patrick Orthodontia Case 2014 First Amended Complaint.pdf (99.7 KB) | 99.7 KB |