MN HF2916

Defines "covered services" as dental care services for which reimbursement is available under a plan contract or would be available except for contractual limitations such as deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance, waiting periods, maximums, or frequency restrictions.

Prohibits dental plans and organizations from requiring dentists to provide services at fees set or approved by the plan unless the services are covered services.

Prevents dental plans and third-party administrators from making network providers available to plans that set dental fees for any services except covered services.

Allows dentists to bill and collect payment from enrollees for covered services if they: provide prior notice, disclose written benefits and costs of alternative options, obtain written consent, provide consent copies upon request, and accept the plan's reimbursement amount as payment in full.

Effective January 1, 2023, for dental plans and provider agreements offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.