HB5071

Creating the oral health and cancer rights act

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

Requires health benefit plans to cover oral health procedures necessary as a side effect of cancer treatments.

The bill mandates that health benefit plans issued or renewed after January 1, 2026, cover oral health procedures necessary due to cancer treatments. This includes evaluations, examinations, patient education, laboratory assessments, medications, treatments, restoration, rehabilitation, medical devices, and prosthesis needed to obtain cancer treatment or restore function related to eating, breathing, voice, speech, and swallowing. The Bureau of Medical Services and the Public Employees Insurance Agency are required to report on the cost of this change one year after implementation.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking & Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 24

1:30 PM

Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance Meeting

History

Feb 9

House

To House Banking and Insurance

Feb 3

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

House

To Finance