HB 1316 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Prohibits a health carrier offering a dental only plan from: (1) Taking or threatening to take punitive action against a provider acting on behalf of or in support of a covered person because the provider disputes the carrier's determination with respect to coverage or payment for a dental service; or

(2) Denying a claim for a covered dental service provided by a treating dentist to a covered person.