HSB 182: Relating to notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated

What it does

This bill relates to notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan (plan) is state-regulated. Under the bill, if a covered person’s plan is subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner of insurance, a dental carrier shall disclose to a dental care provider through an online dental care provider portal or other means that a covered person’s plan is state-regulated. The dental carrier shall H.F. _____ also include the statement “state-regulated” on an electronic or physical identification card issued to a covered person on or after July 1, 2025.

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
2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Bossman, Blom and James
3. February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 23–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 874