The bill amends section 26.1-47-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on preferred provider arrangements and the regulation of fees for dental care services. It clarifies that, aside from fees for covered services, preferred provider arrangements cannot set or regulate the fees charged by providers for dental care. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that prevent these arrangements from restricting covered individuals from obtaining or paying for additional dental services that their dental plan has denied.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if a covered person chooses to receive or pay for these additional services, they cannot be charged more than the contracted rate for covered services unless this rate is disclosed to them prior to receiving care. This aims to enhance transparency and protect consumers from unexpected costs associated with dental care services that are not covered by their insurance plans.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 26.1-47-02.1
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 26.1-47-02.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 26.1-47-02.1
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee: 26.1-47-02.1
Enrollment: 26.1-47-02.1