Senate Bill No. 192, introduced by Senator Foil, amends existing laws regarding dental reimbursement and payment methods. The bill defines "express acceptance" as a clear, written agreement between a dental plan and a dentist regarding the payment method. It mandates that dentists must provide express acceptance to receive payments via credit card or electronic funds transfer. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any violation of this express acceptance requirement will nullify the election of the claim payment methodology, necessitating a new agreement to be executed.

The provisions of this bill will apply to any new dental policy, contract, or coverage plan issued on or after January 1, 2027, with existing plans required to conform to the new regulations by their renewal date, but no later than January 1, 2028. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.

Statutes affected:
SB192 Original: 22:1157(D)(2)