Rhode Island S3156 prohibits dental plans and healthcare entities from requiring dentists to accept payment exclusively via virtual credit cards.
Rhode Island S3156 amends the General Laws to prohibit contracts between dental plans or healthcare entities and dentists from requiring exclusive payment via virtual credit cards. If a dental plan or healthcare entity wishes to use a payment method requiring fees or charges, they must inform the dentist of all available payment methods, provide clear instructions for selecting an alternative method, ensure the dentist can choose freely, and obtain the dentist's express acceptance.
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