S.2887

Clarifies the manner in which certain dental insurance benefits are paid directly to the provider.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2887 clarifies how dental insurance benefits can be paid directly to dental care providers.

Rhode Island S2887 amends the state's insurance laws to clarify the process for paying dental insurance benefits directly to dental care providers. The bill allows insured individuals to direct, in writing, that their benefits be paid directly to any dental care provider, whether or not they are contracted with the insurance entity. Upon receiving a written direction, the entity must pay the benefits directly to the provider. The amount paid must be at least the highest reimbursement amount paid to any participating provider for the same service.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services