HD 806 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations

HD 806 amends Massachusetts law to prevent dental insurance plans and service corporations from requiring participating dentists to provide services at fees set by the insurer unless the services are "covered" under the plan. It directly affects dental benefit corporations, participating dentists, and plan enrollees by restricting how fees can be set for dental services. The key provision prohibits contracts from mandating specific fees for services that don't qualify as "covered services" (e.g., services excluded due to deductibles, annual limits, or waiting periods). This ensures fee requirements only apply to services the plan would normally reimburse, clarifying contractual obligations. The bill applies across multiple insurance law sections without altering coverage benefits.
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