REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS - Health insurers shall pay reimbursement claims within 45 days after receiving the claims or shall send a notice of refusal. Insurers failing to comply shall pay interest upon the claim at the rate of 18% per year.

DENTAL ANESTHESIA - Health insurance plans shall provide coverage for the administration of general anesthesia and hospital charges incurred by children under age 5, the disabled and others in connection with dental care. Prior authorization may be required by the insurer. Certain limited benefit insurance policies are excluded.

MICHAEL HOEFERKAMP