HF1720

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to regulate how dentists and dental practices handle prepayments for certain dental services in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Prohibition on Prepayments: Dental services covered by a treatment plan that is expected to take more than 90 days to complete cannot require patients to prepay any portion of the costs before the services begin.
• Payment Structure: Once the dental services are underway, the dentist or dental practice must allow patients to pay in a minimum of two separate installments. These payments must be spaced at least 30 days apart.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new subdivision to the Minnesota Statutes, specifically amending section 150A.11, which sets rules for dental practices regarding payment structures for long-duration treatment plans.

Relevant Terms

prepayment, dental services, treatment plan, installment payments, dentist, Minnesota Statutes section 150A.11, dental practice, payment prohibition, regulation.