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An Act To Amend the Eligibility Requirements for the Rural Medical Access Program
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §6307, sub-§1, ¶¶C and D, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 931, §5, are amended to read:
 
C. Provides complete obstetrical care for patients, including prenatal care and delivery, provided that physicians in an underserved area without a facility for obstetrical delivery are still eligible if they provide only prenatal care and have referral agreements for delivery with a physician meeting the requirements of paragraphs A and B; and
 
D. Practices at least 50% of the time in areas of the State that are underserved areas for obstetrical and prenatal medical services as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services.; and
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §6307, sub-§1, ¶E  is enacted to read:
 
E.  Is employed by a nonprofit or for-profit hospital, health care facility, clinic or other entity that employs a physician.
 
SUMMARY
This bill amends the eligibility requirements for the Rural Medical Access Program to include physicians employed by a for-profit organization.