This bill introduces a new section to chapter 26.1-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the methods of dental payment options within preferred provider arrangements. It prohibits any restrictions that would limit payment methods to only credit card payments from dental insurers or third-party payors to dental providers. Additionally, it 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.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a dental provider or contracted vendor using the automated clearinghouse network to process payments cannot charge a fee solely for transmitting payments unless the dental provider has consented to such fees. However, reasonable fees may be charged for additional services related to transaction management and data management. The definitions of "dental insurer" and "dental provider" are aligned with those in section 26.1-36.9-01 of the code.