Maine Legislature (healthcare bills) · June 12, 2025 · Primary source
ME LD 1800: An Act To Prohibit Health Care Entities Providing Dental Plans From Requiring Dentists To Charge Fees For Uncovered Services
Summary
Maine LD 1800 was signed into law by the Governor. The act prohibits health care entities that provide dental plans from requiring dentists to charge fees for uncovered services, addressing so-called most-favored-nation or fee-parity clauses in dental insurance contracts. The law affects how dental insurers may structure contract terms with participating dentists in Maine.
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