· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.

Sponsor

Joseph McNamara (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-15

Policy area

Finance and Financial Sector

Latest action

01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations