This bill proposes to amend current statutes by changing the response time for contractors contesting payment amounts. Under the current law, contractors must respond in writing within ten days after the date of service to request a hearing regarding the payment's amount or propriety. The bill would update this timeframe, increasing it to twenty days, thereby allowing contractors more time to contest payments.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of the statute that governs the pathway for dental assistants to practice as oral preventative assistants, which was established in 2025. This repeal would eliminate the specific training and certification requirements previously outlined for dental assistants seeking to expand their practice into preventative care. The bill also makes conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statutes following this repeal.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1133.01
House Engrossed Version: 32-1133.01