The bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 40-2,227 to enhance the payment options available to dentists under dental benefit plans. It prohibits these plans from restricting payment methods solely to credit card payments and mandates that if electronic funds transfer payments, including virtual credit card payments, are used, the dental benefit plan or its vendors must notify dentists of any associated fees, provide information on available payment methods, and ensure that a dentist's choice of an alternative payment method remains effective throughout the contract duration. Additionally, it specifies that fees for transmitting payments through the automated clearing house network can only be charged if the dentist has consented to them.

The bill also includes a provision that any contractual arrangements conflicting with these requirements will be deemed null and void. The existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 40-2,227 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 40-2