Bills › 91st General Assembly

SF 470Signed by Governor · May 1, 2025

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

Sponsored by the Senate Commerce Committee

Topics:Health careInsurance

Same legislation: HSB 182, SSB 1146, HF 874

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2025
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 26, 2025
  4. Done: Passes the SenateMarch 17, 202546–0
  5. Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2025
  6. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 19, 202596–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 1, 2025
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 1, 2025

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 1

1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

  • H-1126Strike everything · filed March 18, 2025 by
    AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and establishes rules for dental insurance companies regarding prior authorizations, state regulation notices, and overpayment recoveries. It requires insurance companies to pay for services approved through prior authorization unless specific exceptions apply, such as fraud or changes in medical necessity. It also requires companies to notify providers if a plan is state-regulated and sets specific timelines and appeal processes for recovering accidental overpayments.
    Amends this HF 874 to CONFORM to SF 470
    Adopted
    March 19, 2025