§ 27-18.8-4. Contracts with providers for dental services.
No contract between a dental plan of a healthcare entity and a dentist for the provision of services to beneficiaries may require that a dentist provide services to its patients at a fee set by the healthcare entity unless said services are covered services under the applicable subscriber agreement. “Covered services,” as used herein, means services reimbursable under the applicable beneficiary agreement, subject to such contractual limitations on beneficiary benefits as may apply, including, for example, deductibles, waiting period, or frequency limitations.
History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 5, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-18.8 - Health Care Accessibility and Quality Assurance Act
Section 27-18.8-2. - Definitions.
Section 27-18.8-3. - Certification of network plans.
Section 27-18.8-4. - Contracts with providers for dental services.
Section 27-18.8-5. - Contracts with providers for optometric services.
Section 27-18.8-6. - Reporting requirements.
Section 27-18.8-7. - Rules and regulations.
Section 27-18.8-8. - Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate — Penalties.