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MN HF2673
Bill
Status
1/31/2022
Primary Sponsor
Liz Reyer
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AI Summary
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Requires dental plan organizations to disclose individual contracted providers' expected reimbursement information before contract signing, but not the plan's aggregate maximum allowable fee table used for other providers.
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Mandates dental provider contracts include a fee-free payment method for dental care services, with any incurred fees disclosed to the dentist or dental clinic before contract entry or renewal.
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Permits dental organizations to grant third parties access to dental provider contracts only if dentists or dental clinics affirmatively agree at contract entry or renewal and have the opportunity to opt out without penalty.
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Requires third parties accessing dental provider contracts to comply with all applicable contract terms, and mandates dental organizations list all third parties granted access on their website with updates at least every 90 days.
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Protects dentists and dental clinics from being bound by contracts if third-party access is granted in violation of these requirements.
Legislative Description
Dental benefit plan contract requirements modified, and third party permitted access to a dental provider contract.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Health Finance and Policy
2/10/2022