California SB386 mandates health insurers to offer non-fee-based payment methods to dental providers by default.

California SB386 requires health insurers to establish a non-fee-based default payment method for dental providers. Insurers must obtain affirmative consent from dental providers before offering fee-based payment methods. This consent must be clear, readily understandable, and can be given through email or digital signatures. Dental providers can opt in or out of fee-based payments at any time. The bill also mandates insurers to notify providers if their contracted vendors share profits, fees, or board compositions with the insurer.

California SB386 mandates health insurers to offer non-fee-based payment methods to dental providers by default.

California SB386 requires health insurers to establish a non-fee-based default payment method for dental providers. Insurers must obtain affirmative consent from dental providers before offering fee-based payment methods. This consent must be clear, readily understandable, and can be given through email or digital signatures. Dental providers can opt in or out of fee-based payments at any time. The bill also mandates insurers to notify providers if their contracted vendors share profits, fees, or board compositions with the insurer.