AB 2029: Dental plan portal.
This bill requires a dental plan or dental insurer to establish a dental portal that is accessible to treating dental providers. The portal must provide accurate, real-time benefit eligibility and benefits information in a clear format, include specified information about corresponding payments, and accept electronic attachments. The portal must also be available at no cost to both contracted and noncontracted dental providers. Additionally, the bill aims to improve transparency and reduce potential willful violations of the law.
| Apr. 21, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH. |
| Mar. 19, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 19, 2026 | Referred to Com. on HEALTH. |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. |