Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover general anesthesia when it is used for specific pediatric dental procedures. It directly affects children who need dental work under anesthesia and the insurance providers that cover their care. The law mandates that these services be included in health benefit coverage, ensuring families can access necessary dental treatment without additional out-of-pocket costs. Insurance companies must update their plans to comply with this new requirement for anesthesia coverage in pediatric dental services.
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Referred to Insurance
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Feb 27, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
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