On Mar. 25, 2025, UTA LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective May 7, 2025.
On Mar. 7, UTA LEG passed bill related to dental claim practices.
UTA LEG passed HB 495 related to health care amendments, including use of credit card payments, dental claim practices, and dispensing of medication by dentists.
Legislative Provisions
Amended Utah codeUTA INS 31A-26-301.6; allow provider opt-out of all credit card, similar arrangements for every plan offered by insurer by single opt-out process.
If provider elects not to receive remittance via credit card, decision in effect until provider affirmatively elects receive remittance via credit card or new contract issued.
Amended Utah code UTA INS 31A-26-301.7, Dental claims; insurer may not maintain dental plan that does not allow dental provider to seek payment of contracted fee
For covered service when denied payment by insurer unless, service performed should not be billed; or beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, automatically recoups overpayment.
Amended Utah codeUTA LEG 58-88-202; dispensing practitioner that is a dentist may dispense prescription fluoride regardless if condition treating lasts longer than 30 days.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Feb. 28, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Feb. 28, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Mar. 7, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
Effectiveness
if finalized, bill effective on May 7, 2025.
Mar. 2025 UTA LEG Bill Approval
On Mar. 25, 2025, UTA LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective May 7, 2025.
