An Act ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks

This bill (H 5045) requires transparency for dental networks leased by third-party insurers. It mandates that Provider Network Entities (which manage dental provider networks) must provide dentists with written notices listing all insurance plans (Third-Party Health Plans) accessing their network, including specific fee schedules and administrative policies. Third-party Health Plans must also clearly inform patients when they use a leased network, report annually on patient usage per network, and maintain consistent quality standards across all networks they access. The law directly affects dentists participating in leased networks, insurers leasing networks, and patients receiving dental care through these arrangements.