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MO SB999
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Wallingford
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AI Summary
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Requires dental insurance contracting entities to update electronic provider directories and next printed materials upon receiving official notification from participating providers about changes in participation status or contact information
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Applies to health insurers under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration that contract with dental providers or sell/assign dental network plans
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Defines "participating provider" as any person licensed under Chapter 332 (dentistry) who has an agreement with a contracting entity to provide dental services for payment
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Establishes penalties for non-compliance as a level one violation under section 374.049, with aggregate civil penalties capped at $10,000 per year for multiple violations
Legislative Description
Requires health insurers to make updates to their electronic and paper dental services provider materials available to plan members
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
3/1/2016