Expanding limitations to third-party access to provider network contracts and discounts unless certain criteria are met and prohibitions on payment method restrictions and limitations on certain transaction fees from dental services to all healthcare services.
Allows dental provider networks, certain health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into a third-party network contract to provide access to care services and discounted rates of a provider under a provider network contract.
Providing that the selection of alternative payment methods by a dental provider will remain in force for the duration of a contract with a dental benefit plan.
Authorizes use of healthcare platforms providing discounted prices for payment of prescription and non-prescription drugs or devices and for telehealth and telemedicine services.