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MS HB1117
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
- Requires dental insurance carriers in Mississippi to calculate and file annual dental loss ratio (DLR) reports with the Commissioner of Insurance by June 30 each year, beginning in 2026
- Dental loss ratio measures the percentage of premium dollars spent on patient care, calculated by dividing clinical dental service expenditures by total earned premium revenue (excluding taxes and regulatory fees)
- Reports must include enrollee numbers, plan cost-sharing details, deductible amounts, annual coverage limits, and the number of enrollees who exceed those limits, organized by market and product type
- Commissioner must publish all DLR reports in searchable format on the Department of Insurance website by December 1 annually and submit data reports to Senate and House Insurance Committees
- Exempts Medicaid, Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program, and other state-sponsored plans from these reporting requirements
Legislative Description
Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act; create to require annual reporting.
Last Action
Due From Governor 03/18/26
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/4/2026
Insurance1/19/2026
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