H7113

Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7113 prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor payment directions from insureds and modifying benefits.

Rhode Island H7113 amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to include specific prohibitions for dental insurers. It makes it an unfair practice for insurers to refuse to honor a "direction to pay" from an insured or claimant. Insurers are also prohibited from modifying the amount of benefits to be paid. Additionally, the bill mandates that providers accept payment methods other than virtual credit cards. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Jan 15

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations