Sec. 38a-472c. Dental policies. Estimate of reimbursement. Material adjustments to fee schedules for in-network providers. Notice.

(b) No person that issues a policy described in subsection (a) of this section that uses a provider network for such policy shall materially adjust the fee schedule for in-network providers more than once annually.

(c) Each person that makes a material adjustment described in subsection (b) of this section shall issue a notice to each in-network provider at least ninety days before the effective date of such adjustment. Each such notice shall be sent by mail, electronic mail or facsimile, and disclose:

(1) The percentage effect that such adjustment will have on such provider's fees; or

(2) A measure, other than the measure described in subdivision (1) of this subsection, that will enable such provider to understand how such adjustment will affect such provider's fees for the twenty covered procedures that such provider most frequently performed, and for which such provider sought reimbursement, during the twelve months immediately preceding the date of such notice.