S.2461

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·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2461 prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor insureds' payment directions and modifying benefits.

Rhode Island S2461 amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to include specific practices by dental insurers as unfair. It prohibits insurers from refusing to honor insureds' or claimants' directions to pay for dental services to providers of their choice. The bill also mandates that insurers allow dental service providers to accept payment methods other than virtual credit cards. These provisions aim to ensure fair and reasonable settlement of dental service claims.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Meeting postponed (05/05/2026)

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services