SB548Introduced in the Senate
Requiring transparency of dental health care insurance products
Introduced by Jason Barrett, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require transparency of dental health care insurance products. The bill requires annual reporting of the medical loss ratio with the Insurance Commissioner. The bill sets forth standards for the methods by which a dental carrier may pay a dental provider. The bill authorizes third party networks and sets standards for such networks. The bill requires an annual rebate to be paid in the form of a premium reduction when the MLR is not met. The bill provides for rulemaking.
Where it stands
To Banking and Insurance
January 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Banking and Insurance then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Banking and Insurance
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