Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act

HB 3084, the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act, requires all health benefit plans (including employer-sponsored insurance, public employee plans, and health care corporations) to cover oral health procedures necessary as side effects of cancer treatments. This includes exams, medications, dental devices, and rehabilitation for functions like eating, breathing, and speaking related to cancer care. The mandate applies to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, and requires agencies to report implementation costs to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance one year after enactment. The bill directly affects insurance providers and cancer patients by expanding coverage for essential oral health services tied to cancer treatment.