DENTAL CARE ACT.

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House Bill 646 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 22, 2021
AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY DENTAL PROCEDURES THAT ARE A RESULT OF CANCER TREATMENT.
Intro. by White, Lambeth.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 13 2021)
H 646

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 6 2021 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends proposed GS 58-3-281 to require that health benefit plans offered by insurers in the State provide coverage for medically necessary dental procedures that are the direct result of (was, direct or indirect result of) cancer treatments.


  • Summary date: Apr 22 2021 - View Summary

    Amends Article 3 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes (General Regulations for Insurance) to add GS 58-3-281 requiring that health benefit plans offered by insurers in the state provide coverage for medically necessary dental procedures resulting from cancer treatments. Effective October 1, 2021 and applies to insurance contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after that date.