BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5656: Denturists

Allowing participation of denturists in preferred provider networks.

Summary

Health carriers must allow denturists to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as a dentist. Health care service contractors or health maintenance organizations that employ one or more denturists, and contract with a group dental practice on a reciprocal exclusive basis, are exempt.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5656), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to participation of denturists in preferred provider networks;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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