SHB 1683: Concerning health carriers offering dental only coverage.

What this bill does

Requires health carriers offering dental-only coverage or dental coverage included within a health plan to permit licensed denturists to provide covered dental services or care within that provider's scope, subject to certain limitations. Requires health carriers offering dental-only coverage or dental coverage included within a health plan to comply with annual health carrier reporting.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2023
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 14, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 11, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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