MA H322

Bill

To create direct dental care agreements

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
05/27/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize direct dental care agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to authorize the creation of direct dental care agreements between dentists and patients. These agreements allow dentists and patients to enter into a contract for the provision of certain dental services, including screening, assessment, and diagnosis, in exchange for a periodic fee rather than a fee-for-service arrangement financed through dental insurance. The bill specifies that dentists who enter into these agreements will not be considered insurance companies and will not be subject to oversight by the Division of Insurance or certain provisions related to insurance products. This provides a regulatory framework for direct dental care agreements, which can offer an alternative to traditional insurance-based dental care.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Dan Carey (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H322

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H322
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H322.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1216	To provide equal and fair access to affordable dental care for all patients	Accompanied a study order, see H4975	Similar To
H1308	To improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H2295	Relative to pupil dental health	Accompanied a study order, see H5198	Similar To
H2320	Establishing an oral health special commission and needs assessment	No further action taken	Similar To
H4975	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1378	Establishing an oral health special commission and needs assessment	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S707	To enhance oral health through public health dental hygienists	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S743	To improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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