state_legiscan_drain · MD
Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations - Dentists - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers
February 11, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit insurers and dental plan organizations in Maryland from prohibiting assignment of benefits to a dentist or refusing direct reimbursement to nonpreferred dentists. Nonpreferred dentists would be required to provide specific information and submit a disclosure form to document the assignment of benefits before performing services. The bill aims to increase patient choice and provider access in dental care.
Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1091?ys=2026RS
Common questions
- What does "Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations - Dentists - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit insurers and dental plan organizations in Maryland from prohibiting assignment of benefits to a dentist or refusing…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 11, 2026.