On Mar. 31, ND LEG passed bill on preferred provider dental coverage.
ND LEG passed SB 2377 on dental care under preferred provider plan arrangements.
Amended ND INS 26.1-47-02.1 (preferred provider arrangements), adds prohibition.
Bill Provisions
Insurers, under preferred provider arrangement for dental services, are prohibited from restricting covered person from receiving, paying for dental care denied by plan.
Covered persons receiving additional dental care cannot be charged a rate above contracted rate for preferred provider covered services unless prior disclosures made.
Legislative History
On Jan. 27, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 19, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Feb. 21, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 17, 2025, amended bill passed.
On Mar. 25, 2025, Senate concurred; on Mar. 31, 2025, bill was signed by governor.
Effectiveness
Per ND Constitution, upon approval by governor, bill becomes effective Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
ND LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill SB2377, 3/31/2025; Citation: ND INS 26.1-47-02.1;
