California AB1629 amends the Insurance Code to establish standards for timely access to dental care services and network adequacy for dental plans.

California AB1629 amends the Insurance Code to set standards for timely access to dental care services and network adequacy for dental plans. It mandates that dental plans ensure timely access to care by offering urgent appointments within 72 hours and nonurgent appointments within 36 business days. The bill also requires dental plans to maintain adequate capacity and availability of licensed dental providers.

California AB1629 amends the Insurance Code to establish standards for timely access to dental care services and network adequacy for dental plans.

California AB1629 amends the Insurance Code to set standards for timely access to dental care services and network adequacy for dental plans. It mandates that dental plans ensure timely access to care by offering urgent appointments within 72 hours and nonurgent appointments within 36 business days. The bill also requires dental plans to maintain adequate capacity and availability of licensed dental providers.