SB 931 – Requires health insurance policies to cover dental care services for pregnant women

• Sponsor: Justus
• LR Number: 4523S.01I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 2/11/2010 - Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
• Journal Page: S317
• Effective Date: August 28, 2010

Current Bill Summary

SB 931 - This act requires health carriers to provide coverage to pregnant women for dental care services delivered by licensed dentists. Under the act, dental care services shall also include services related to the treatment of periodontal disease and dental care disease.

This act is virtually identical to SB 425 (2009).

STEPHEN WITTE