February 26, 2010

The 2010 Legislative Session continues at a slow pace.  However, the KDA was successful this week in getting House Bill #425 out of the Committee on Banking and Insurance and on its way to the full House.  HB #425 is KDA Legislation that prohibits Dental Insurance Companies from setting fees for non-covered dental services.  Representative Kevin Sinnette is the sponsor and really did an excellent job in Committee on Wednesday.  The KDA is optimistic on the passage of the bill, but strongly encourages each member to contact their representative and ask that they support passage of HB #425.

House Bill # 256 is the Kentucky Board of Dentistry bill that re-organizes and modernizes the dental practice act.  The KDA in conjunction with the Board, Kentucky Dental Hygiene Association, Public Health and both dental schools have worked for the past 6 months to reach consensus on language in the Bill.  HB # 256 has been assigned to the House Health and Welfare Committee and has not had a hearing to date.  It is hoped that the Bill will be heard next week, however, time is running short in this session and the bill could die in Committee.  Please contact your representative and ask that HB # 256 be heard in the Health and Welfare Committee. 

If you should have any questions or comments concerning the legislative session or specific legislation, please contact the KDA Executive Office at 800-292-1855.