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ME LD1834

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Baldacci

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "health care provider" in Maine insurance law to explicitly include dental care providers licensed under Title 32, chapter 143, subchapter 3

  • Expands the definition of "carrier" to include insurers that provide dental insurance for claims payment purposes

  • Dental providers can now request electronic funds transfer payments through the automated clearinghouse network from dental insurers, a right previously available only to other health care providers

  • Amends 24-A MRSA §2436, sub-§1-A, which governs claims submission and payment timelines for insurance carriers

  • Approved by the Governor on June 12, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 300

Legislative Description

An Act to Clarify the Availability of Alternative Claims Payment Methods to Dental Care Providers

Insurance

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services4/30/2025

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