S 807
An Act relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and standardize the process for patients to assign their dental insurance benefits to a specific dentist. Currently, the rules surrounding assignment of benefits in dental insurance can be unclear, leading to potential confusion and difficulties for patients seeking care. The legislation seeks to establish a more defined procedure for patients to direct their insurance claims to a chosen provider, ensuring transparency and streamlining the claims process.
Key provisions
- Requires dental insurance companies to provide patients with clear information about their assignment of benefits policies.
- Establishes a standardized process for patients to formally assign their dental benefits to a dentist.
- Specifies that the assigned dentist is entitled to receive payment directly from the insurance company.
- Addresses potential conflicts of interest related to dental insurance companies and dentists.
- Requires insurance companies to notify patients of any changes to their assignment of benefits policy.
Who is affected
- Patients with dental insurance
- Dental insurance companies
- Dentists
- Healthcare providers
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Clarifies the rights and responsibilities of patients and dental providers regarding assignment of benefits.
- Addresses potential ambiguities in existing insurance policies.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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An Act relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.807
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2787 |
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