An Act to Clarify the Availability of Alternative Claims Payment Methods to Dental Care Providers
Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster dental claim payments and timelines
Dental providers can send one claim to every insurer at the same time. Each insurer must pay or deny within 30 calendar days after it has all needed information, even if other insurers have not acted. On request, insurers must offer payment by electronic funds transfer through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). These rules apply to dental providers and dental insurers and must follow the superintendent’s coordination-of-benefits rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joseph M. Baldacci
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 300
6/12/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/9/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-239).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/4/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-239) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-239).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/3/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/30/2025HouseCommittee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
4/30/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-239), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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