Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS 304.17C-130 to 304.17C-138 to establish requirements for insurers of dental benefit plans relating to assignment of benefits; require providers to comply with assignment provisions; amend KRS 304.14-250, 304.17-130, and 304.18-090 to conform; direct that provisions apply to policies, plans, and contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except require a written assignment to be signed by both the covered person and the provider; modify provisions relating to reimbursement; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- D. Gordon

Summary Apply the assignment of benefits provisions to limited health service benefit plans that provide coverage for vision or hearing services.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 2 -- D. Gordon

Summary Make title amendment.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 3 -- D. Gordon

Summary Apply the assignment of benefits provisions to limited health service benefit plans that provide coverage for vision or hearing services.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 4 -- D. Gordon

Summary Apply the assignment of benefits provisions to limited health service benefit plans that provide coverage for vision or hearing services; require a written assignment to be signed by both the covered person and the provider; modify provisions relating to reimbursement; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2026.