Dentists must get full payment, no extra fees

Insurance: health insurers; methods of payments and reimbursements for dental benefits; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

Engrossed· 2025-11-06

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If passed, health plans must pay dentists the full amount for dental work without charging any extra fees.

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The bill would protect patients by keeping dentist fees low, but it could push insurance costs up as insurers absorb the full payment without fees.

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The facts

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Health plans must give dentists 100% of the payment for dental services.
Dentists cannot be charged a fee to receive the payment, except for bank fees.
Dentists can opt out of a payment method, but must keep that choice until they change contracts.
The rule applies to dental policies issued after the law takes effect.