Dental plan portal.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
Health
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires dental plans and insurers in California to establish online portals accessible to dental providers. These portals will provide real-time information about an enrollee’s or insured’s plan coverage, including estimated costs, covered services, and payment details. The portals must be user-friendly, accept electronic attachments, and be available at no cost to dental providers. The bill also includes a statement of intent for future legislation to establish minimum standards for these portals, focusing on transparency and efficiency in dental care delivery.
Key provisions
- Dental plans and insurers must create online portals for dental providers.
- Portals must provide real-time coverage information, including estimated costs and covered services.
- Portals must allow attachments of supporting documentation.
- Portals must be available at no cost to dental providers.
- Portals must comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Portals must be accessible 24/7, excluding maintenance periods.
- Portals must provide clear instructions and technical support.
- The bill includes a statement of intent for future legislation to establish minimum standards for the portals.
Who is affected
- Dental providers
- Health care service plans
- Dental insurers
- Enrollees in dental plans
- Insureds in dental policies
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