On Mar. 7, FLA LEG passed bill on dental insurance claims, contracts.
FLA LEG passed bill SB 892 re dental insurance claims and contracts between health insurers and dentists; amends FLA INS XXXVII-627.6131Insurance rates, contracts.
Prohibits contract between health insurer, dentist from payment method restrictions.
Health insurer cannot charge a fee to transmit an ACH transfer payment to a dentist.
Prohibits insurer from denying claims for procedures included in prior authorization.
Contract between a prepaid limited health service organization and a dentist cannot restrict payment methods; cannot specify credit card payment as only method.
Legislative History
On Dec. 12, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 15, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 4, 2024, bill delivered to House; on Mar. 6, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Mar. 7, 2024, bill was engrossed and enrolled; awaiting governor approval or veto.
Effectiveness
Bill provisions take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
May 2024 FLA LEG Governor Approval
On May 20, 2024, FLA LEG reported bill SB892 signed, assigned Chapter 2024-196.
In May 2024, NACHA reported on new Florida law re dental EFT claims, see #213809.
