Relating to: prior authorization for treatment of severe misalignment or malocclusion of teeth under health insurance policies and plans.

Summary

The bill adds a new prior‑authorization rule for severe dental misalignment or malocclusion treatments, preventing disability insurance policies and self‑insured health plans from using only the Salzmann Evaluation Index to approve coverage. It applies to state‑offered, group, municipal, and nonprofit health plans and creates two new statutory sections to codify the requirement. The change is intended to ensure broader review of these costly dental procedures.

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