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Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 147)

Introduced January 10, 2025

House
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to dental benefit plans.

Create a new section of KRS 304.17C-130 to 304.17C-138 to establish requirements for insurers of dental benefit plans relating to assignment of benefits; require providers to comply with assignment provisions; amend KRS 304.14-250, 304.17-130, and 304.18-090 to conform; direct that provisions apply to policies, plans, and contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.

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This bill sets new rules for dental insurance plans in Kentucky, focusing on how benefits are assigned between patients, dentists, and insurers. It requires dental insurers and providers to follow specific procedures when a patient directs their insurance benefits to be paid directly to their dentist. These rules apply to dental plans issued or renewed after the law takes effect. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with dental insurance coverage and the dental providers who treat them.

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Legislative History

Jan 10, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 10, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 4, 2025 · House
To Banking & Insurance (H)
Feb 26, 2025 · House
Taken From Banking & Insurance (H) (clerical)
Feb 26, 2025 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Feb 26, 2025 · House
Returned To Banking & Insurance (H) (clerical)
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Taken From Banking & Insurance (H) (clerical)
Feb 27, 2025 · House
2nd Reading (clerical)
Mar 6, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 93
Nay: 0
Absent: 7
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Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 37-0
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1
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Primary Sponsor

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Michael Pollock

Representative · House District 051

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Sarge.Pollock@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (5)

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Derek Lewis

Representative · House District 090

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Derek.Lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

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steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Mike Clines

Mike Clines

Representative · House District 068

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mike.clines@kylegislature.gov
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Robert Duvall

Representative · House District 017

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robert.duvall@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Steve Riley

Steve Riley

Representative · House District 023

Co-sponsor
Steve.Riley@kylegislature.gov

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