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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health care; regulating prepayments for certain dental services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 150A.11, by adding a subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Minnesota's dental practice regulations by prohibiting dentists or dental practices from requiring prepayment for dental treatment plans that will take more than 90 days to complete. Specifically, the bill prevents dental providers from demanding upfront payment before beginning treatment for long-term dental plans. Instead, when a dental treatment plan is expected to span over 90 days, the dentist must allow patients to pay for the services through at least two payments that are spaced at least 30 days apart. This provision aims to make dental care more financially accessible by giving patients more flexibility in how they pay for extended dental treatments, preventing the need for patients to pay the full cost of a lengthy treatment plan before the work begins.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1720&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1720&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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