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MA H3806

To provide equal and fair access to affordable dental care for all patients


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Introduced
05/20/2019
In Committee
05/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to access to affordable dental care. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide equal and fair access to affordable dental care for all patients. It amends the state's laws to allow dentists to enter into contracts with patients or other entities, including dental insurance companies, without restrictions from other dental insurance companies or the policies/contracts between the dentist and another insurance company. It also prohibits dental insurance companies from charging a fee or providing reimbursement to a dentist based on the fees and reimbursements under a different policy offered by another dental insurance company, MassHealth, or a contract between the patient and the dentist. This ensures that dentists are not held liable for costs resulting from fees or reimbursements based on a different policy or contract.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)

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