AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES-DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
SB 2887 clarifies how dental insurance benefits are paid directly to healthcare providers under accident and sickness insurance policies. This change affects individuals with dental coverage and the dental providers who receive payments from insurance companies. The bill specifies the procedures for direct payment arrangements to ensure funds go straight to the provider rather than to the policyholder. It aims to streamline the billing process between insurers and dental practices without altering existing coverage requirements.
Bill status
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Committee
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May 5, 2026
Committee
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Thompson
DDemocratic
P
David Tikoian
DDemocratic
P
John Burke
DDemocratic
P
Todd Patalano
DDemocratic
P
Walter Felag
DDemocratic
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