The proposed bill aims to establish new regulations regarding payment methods in preferred provider arrangements for dental services in North Dakota. It specifically prohibits any restrictions that limit payment options to only credit card payments from dental insurers or third-party payors to dental providers. The bill mandates that if electronic funds transfer payments, including virtual credit card payments, are initiated or changed, the dental insurer or contracted vendor must notify the dental provider of any associated fees, provide information on alternative payment methods that do not incur fees, and disclose if they are sharing profits from credit card fees.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that dental providers or their contracted vendors cannot charge fees solely for transmitting payments through the automated clearinghouse network unless the provider has consented to such fees. However, agents of dental providers may charge reasonable fees for additional services related to transaction management and data management. The definitions of "dental insurer" and "dental provider" are aligned with existing law as referenced in section 26.1-36.9-01.