Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXV. Business and Financial Institutions § 304.17C-137.Assignment of benefits under a dental insurance plan; procedures; revocation; construction (Effective January 1, 2026)

1. Made:

2. Signed by the covered person and the provider.

1. A copy of the dually signed assignment; and

2. Any information or documentation necessary for verifying coverage, or required for claims processing, under the dental benefit plan.

(c) 1. Upon a provider's compliance with paragraph (b) of this subsection, the insurer shall make payments for covered services directly to the provider.

2. A payment made to a provider under subparagraph 1. of this paragraph shall be made according to the same criteria and payment schedule under which the insurer would have been required to make the payment to the covered person if the benefits due under the plan had not been assigned.

1. Is an out-of-network provider;

2. May charge the covered person for noncovered services; and

3. May charge the covered person for any portion of the cost of a covered service that is not reimbursed under the dental benefit plan;

1. Notify the covered person of the credit balance with the provider within thirty (30) days; and

1. Become effective when the insurer receives a copy of the revocation; and

2. Only be effective for any charges incurred on or after the effective date established under subparagraph 1. of this paragraph.