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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to dental insurance benefit plans and further protecting the rights of dental patients. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency and protect the rights of dental patients in Massachusetts. It establishes definitions and regulations for dental benefit plans, including requirements for coverage of preventative and diagnostic services, annual maximum limitations, and restrictions on certain contractual limitations. The bill also mandates that carriers file changes to reimbursement fee methodologies with the Division of Insurance and sets guidelines for the approval of such methodologies. Additionally, the bill requires carriers to allow insured individuals to direct that benefits be paid directly to non-contracted dentists who meet credentialing criteria, and stipulates that such dentists shall be paid the same rate as contracted dentists for the same services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
David Linsky (D),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
John Rogers (D),
John Scibak (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/18/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H582 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H582.pdf |
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