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FL S0302

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Don Gaetz

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health insurers from requiring contracted dentists to accept fee schedules set by the insurer unless the services are covered services under the applicable contract, effective July 1, 2010.

  • Prohibits prepaid limited health service organizations from requiring contracted dentists to provide services at organization-set fees unless the services are covered services under the applicable contract, effective July 1, 2010.

  • Prohibits health maintenance organizations from requiring contracted dentists to provide services at organization-set fees unless the services are covered services under the applicable contract, effective July 1, 2010.

  • Defines "covered services" as services reimbursable under the applicable contract, subject to contractual limitations such as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.

  • Applies to all dental contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Dentists/Contracts [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Commerce

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce4/15/2010
Banking and Insurance12/9/2009

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