HB192 Summary

• Prohibits health insurance policies, HMO plans, and similar contracts from requiring dentists to provide services at plan-set fees unless those services are covered by the plan or policy.

• Defines covered persons as individuals or families receiving third-party payment or prepayment of health/medical expenses, and dental care providers as licensed dentists.

• Permits insurers and third-party administrators to continue restricting balance billing, waiting periods, frequency limitations, deductibles, and maximum annual benefits for covered services.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.