DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 311 Original 2020 Regular Session Huval Abstract: Prohibits the denial of dental plan claims based upon preexisting conditions. Present law provides for the denial of a reimbursement request for dental services by a dental service contractor and requires the establishment and maintenance of an appeal process. Proposed law retains present law. Proposed law prohibits the denial of coverage for a dental condition existing prior to the date the coverage begins but allows a dental service contractor to impose up to a six-month waiting period for coverage of preexisting conditions. (Adds R.S. 22:1155(D))