H 1174
An Act to create direct dental care agreements
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1174, aims to establish ‘direct dental care agreements’ in Massachusetts. These agreements would allow dental practices to negotiate and offer discounted rates directly with patients, bypassing traditional insurance networks. The goal is to increase access to affordable dental care and reduce the cost of treatment for residents. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Financial Services and has a scheduled hearing.
Key provisions
- Allows dental practices to enter into direct agreements with patients.
- Facilitates the negotiation of discounted rates for dental services.
- Aims to reduce the cost of dental care for Massachusetts residents.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 27, 2025.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Dental patients
- Dental practices
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a new model for dental care delivery, shifting away from reliance on traditional insurance networks.
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Primary sponsor
Homar Gómez
Cosponsor
Homar Gómez
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Bill H.1174 194th (Current)
An Act to create direct dental care agreements
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1174) of Homar Gómez relative to direct dental care agreements. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Homar Gómez
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1174
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5207 |
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