Rhode Island House Bill H7395

Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/9/22
• Refer: 2/9/22

Caption

Health Care Accessibility And Quality Assurance Act

Impact

The introduction of H7395 is expected to have a significant impact on the dental insurance landscape by ensuring greater transparency in what constitutes covered services for patients. By redefining contractual terms, the bill aims to protect dentists from being forced into agreements that could undercut their ability to provide quality care at fair compensation. This amendment is designed to streamline insurance practices and ensure that patients are only charged for services that are explicitly covered.

Summary

House Bill H7395 seeks to amend the Health Care Accessibility and Quality Assurance Act, focusing on the relationships between health care entities and dental service providers. The bill specifically alters the contractual obligations relating to dental services, establishing that contracts between healthcare plans and dentists cannot mandate fees for services unless those services are recognized as covered under the agreements made with patients. This change aims to enhance the fairness in agreements and clarify the reimbursement process for covered services in dental care.