HB2556

Prohibiting certain terms in a contract between a health insurer and a dentist and requiring that reviews, audits or investigations of healthcare providers concerning healthcare provider claims be completed within six months.

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2556 prohibits certain terms in contracts between health insurers and dentists and mandates timely reviews of healthcare provider claims.

Kansas HB2556 amends insurance regulations by prohibiting contracts between health insurers and dentists from setting fees for services unless they are covered services. It also mandates that reviews, audits, or investigations of healthcare provider claims resulting in recoupment or setoff of funds must be completed within six months. Exceptions apply for fraudulent claims, changes in patient condition, and new procedures provided after prior authorization. The bill also repeals and replaces existing sections of Kansas Statutes.

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Insurance Committee
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History

Jan 27

House

House Introduced

Jan 27

House

House Referred to Committee on Insurance