RELATING TO EMPLOYER HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS.

SB 1172 requires all health insurers operating in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover dental and vision care as part of standard health insurance plans. This affects residents enrolled in state health insurance plans, particularly expanding coverage for dental and vision services that were previously often excluded. The key provision mandates insurers to include these benefits without additional cost-sharing for enrollees. The bill is currently pending in committee (referred to HHS, CPN on Jan. 27, 2025) and has not yet passed the legislature.