HF 636: Relating to prior authorization for dental care services

What it does

This bill relates to prior authorization for dental care services. Under the bill, a dental carrier (carrier) shall not deny a claim submitted by a dental care provider (provider) for dental care services (services) approved by prior authorization. A carrier shall reimburse a provider at the contracted reimbursement rate for a service provided by the provider to a covered person per a prior authorization. “Covered person”, “dental care provider”, “dental care services”, “dental carrier”, and “prior authorization” are defined in the bill.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Rep. Judd Lawler (R) · judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mike Vondran (R) · mike.vondran@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Broadlawns Medical Center; Iowa Dental Association

In plain words

1. February 17, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee · as HSB 183
2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Lawler, James and Vondran · as HSB 183
3. February 24, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 183
4. February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 183
5. February 25, 2025Committee vote: 22–0 · as HSB 183
6. February 28, 2025Filed in the House
7. February 28, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 636 · as HSB 183
8. April 3, 2025Sent to the House Commerce committee