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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to transparency of dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase patient choice in dental care by requiring carriers, including medical service corporations, dental service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and preferred provider organizations, to allow covered persons to direct in writing that reimbursable benefits for covered dental services be paid directly to the treating dentist, regardless of whether the dentist has contracted with the carrier. The bill also allows carriers to review the records of the dentist receiving such payment to ensure the services were rendered, and requires carriers to pay the same rate or fee to contracted and non-contracted dentists for the same services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2693 (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S631 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S631.pdf |
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