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ColoradoHB26-10702026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Third-Party Network Agreements for Dental Services

Sponsored By: Anthony Hartsook (Republican), Iman Jodeh (Democratic), Kyle Brown (Democratic), Lisa Frizell (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health InsuranceInsurance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Carrier duties when dentists consent

When a dentist consents, carriers must follow transparency and notice rules. Carriers must let the dentist choose to contract directly with the third party. Any lease must follow the provider’s contract terms and fee schedules. Carriers must list all third parties in writing and online, and update the list at least every 90 days. Carriers must give the dentist at least 30 days’ notice before a new lease starts. They must tell each listed third party at least 30 days before the carrier‑provider contract ends. Every remittance must show who applied the discount, and carriers must send the contract used to pay a claim within 30 days on request. Third‑party access ends when the carrier‑provider contract ends, subject to continuity‑of‑care rules. Notices can be sent in writing or electronically. These rules apply to agreements entered or renewed on or after August 12, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, they take effect only if voters approve them in November 2026.

Dentists must consent to leased access

Carriers must get a dentist’s affirmative consent before letting any third party use that dentist’s discounts or services. “Affirmative consent” means a clear yes with a signature; electronic signatures count. A carrier cannot drop or refuse to contract with a dentist just for saying no to third‑party access. These rules apply to agreements entered or renewed on or after August 12, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, they take effect only if voters approve them in November 2026.

Exemptions for Medicaid and same-brand networks

These rules do not apply to dental networks serving Medicaid or CHIP patients. They also do not apply to access within the same brand licensee program if the carrier posts the list online. These exemptions apply to agreements entered or renewed on or after August 12, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, they take effect only if voters approve them in November 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Anthony Hartsook

    Republican • House

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/25/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/24/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/19/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/23/2026House

  10. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    2/20/2026House

  11. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/19/2026House

  12. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/17/2026House

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    1/27/2026House

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