2024 House Bill 5938

Insurance: health insurers; methods of payments and reimbursements for dental benefits; provide for.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.

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The bill requires dental benefit providers to offer fee-free payment methods to dentists and dental therapists, with the policy applying to new or renewed contracts in Michigan.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 17, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-56)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 5, 2024

Reported with substitute H-2

Dec. 12, 2024

Substitute H-2 concurred in by voice vote

Substitute H-3 offered by Rep. Matt Bierlein (R-97)

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 80 to 29 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote