Establishes direct dental care agreements between dentists and patients in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws by adding a new section that allows dentists and patients to enter into direct dental care agreements. These agreements involve the screening, assessment, and diagnosis of oral health and disease, paid through a periodic fee instead of a fee-for-service arrangement. The agreements must describe the services, specify the fees, and prohibit fee-for-service claims. Dentists entering into these agreements are not considered insurance companies and are exempt from insurance oversight.

Establishes direct dental care agreements between dentists and patients in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws by adding a new section that allows dentists and patients to enter into direct dental care agreements. These agreements involve the screening, assessment, and diagnosis of oral health and disease, paid through a periodic fee instead of a fee-for-service arrangement. The agreements must describe the services, specify the fees, and prohibit fee-for-service claims. Dentists entering into these agreements are not considered insurance companies and are exempt from insurance oversight.