Bill > S698

This bill would amend Massachusetts law to require dental insurance providers to allow policyholders to assign their dental benefits directly to non-participating dental care providers. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "dental benefit plans" and "carriers," and establishes that if a policyholder provides written direction, the insurance provider must pay the benefits directly to the non-participating dental provider. The amount paid to the non-participating provider must be at least equal to what the provider would receive if they were in-network. The insurance provider is allowed to review the records of the non-participating provider to ensure the services were rendered. The bill includes exemptions for certain limited insurance policies like disability income and accident-only coverage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S698