HF 874: Relating to prior authorization for dental care services, notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated, and the recovery of overpayments by a dental carrier

What it does

This bill relates to prior authorization for dental care services, notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated, and recovery of overpayments by a dental carrier. 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.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David L. Blom (R) · david.blom@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@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 182
2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Bossman, Blom and James · as HSB 182
3. February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 182
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 182
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 23–0 · as HSB 182
6. March 7, 2025Filed in the House
7. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 874 · as HSB 182
8. March 19, 2025Withdrawn