The bill amends section 26.1-47-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to preferred provider arrangements and the regulation of fees for dental care services. It establishes 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 preferred provider arrangements from restricting covered individuals from obtaining or paying for additional dental care 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 must be informed beforehand of the costs. If this information is not disclosed, the covered person cannot be charged more than the contracted rate for covered services under the preferred provider arrangement. These changes aim to enhance transparency and access to dental care for individuals enrolled in these 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