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state_legiscan_drain · RI

Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

March 27, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would prohibit dental plans and other healthcare entities from requiring dentists to accept payments exclusively via virtual credit cards. This would affect the payment terms in contracts between insurers and dentists, potentially impacting cash flow and fee structures for dental providers.

Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/

Common questions

What does "Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards." cover?
If enacted, this bill would prohibit dental plans and other healthcare entities from requiring dentists to accept payments exclusively via virtual credit…
When was it published?
It was published on March 27, 2026.

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