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MS HB1167

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2010

Primary Sponsor

Walter Robinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health care entities offering dental plans from requiring dentists to provide services to subscribers at entity-set fees unless those services are covered under the subscriber agreement
  • Defines "covered services" as services reimbursable under the subscriber agreement, regardless of any applicable deductibles, waiting periods, or frequency limitations
  • Defines "dental plan" as any insurance policy issued by a health care entity providing dental service coverage not connected to a medical plan
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010, and automatically repeals July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Dental services; prohibit certain provision in contract between health care entity and dentist.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/7/2010

Full Bill Text

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