HI HB1896

Prohibits accident and health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental service organizations from requiring dentists to accept insurer-set fees unless services are covered under the subscriber agreement.

Defines "covered services" as services reimbursable under the subscriber agreement, subject to contractual limitations including deductibles, waiting periods, and frequency limitations.

Applies restrictions to contracts between four types of entities and dentists: Chapter 431 (accident and health or sickness insurers), Chapter 432 (mutual benefit societies), Chapter 432D (health maintenance organizations), and Chapter 448D (dental service organizations).

Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.

Effective July 1, 2020.