AN ACT relating to dental benefit plans.

Benefit assignments now require signatures from both the covered person and the provider, replacing the previous single-signature requirement.

Insurers must make payments directly to providers at the same rate as in-network providers when a valid assignment is submitted.

Credit balance refund procedures were clarified to specify 30-day timelines and conditions for when refunds must be issued.

Provider notice requirements were expanded to include clearer information about out-of-network status, noncovered services, and unreimbursed costs.

Revocation procedures were updated to clarify when revocations become effective and how insurers must notify providers.