SB 281 – Prohibits health carriers from contractually requiring dentists to provide non-covered dental services at an established fee

• Sponsor: Wasson
• LR Number: 1484S.01I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 3/12/2013 - Voted Do Pass S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 281 - This act prohibits a contract between a health carrier and a dentist from requiring the dentist to provide dental services to an insured at a fee established by the health carrier if the dental services are not covered under the plan.

This act is similar to HB 346 (2013) and HB 1050 (2012).

STEPHEN WITTE