Assembly Bill 1962, proposed by Democratic Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner of Berkeley, would have required dental plans to spend at least 80 percent of consumer premium dollars on direct dental services or provide lower premiums, according to the report. But, the legislation faced opposition and now only requires that dental plans disclose the amount of money spent on direct services.
The California Dental Association sponsored the legislation. “This law will provide greater transparency for patients and employers who have a right to know they’re getting value out of their premium dollars dedicated to dental care,” said CDA President James Stephens, DDS, according to the report.
Dental plans will be required to report the data beginning in 2015.
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