HB273

What it does

• Allows health providers or businesses and patients to sign direct payment agreements for dental care or primary care services.
• Requires these agreements to list the fee amount, covered services, locations, additional fees like cancellation charges, and a contact person for complaints or changes.
• States that people eligible for state medical assistance programs cannot use these direct payment agreements.
• Lets providers refuse new patients if they lack capacity or cannot provide needed services.
• Allows providers to end an agreement with an existing patient based on health status only if the provider can no longer treat their needs.
• Requires dental insurers to file annual reports showing how much of premium money goes toward actual care versus other costs.