H 966 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to provide equal and fair access to affordable dental care for all patients

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow dentists to set their own fees without restrictions from other dental insurance plans or existing contracts. It specifically prohibits dental insurance companies from charging fees or providing reimbursements based on what a dentist charges under a different insurance policy, MassHealth, or a direct patient contract. The primary goal is to increase fair competition among dental providers and ensure patients have access to affordable care by preventing insurers from penalizing dentists for pricing differences.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dan Carey
DDemocratic
MA
2nd Hampshire