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IL SB2878
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Morrison
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AI Summary
- Prohibits dental insurers and their vendors from requiring dental care providers to accept payment only via credit card or electronic funds transfer
- Requires insurers to provide dental care providers with 100% of the contracted payment amount without deducting fees
- Allows insurers to use electronic payment methods only if providers receive written notice of any associated fees, are informed of fee-free alternatives, and give express written acceptance
- Mandates insurers implement provider-requested payment method changes within 30 business days
- Prohibits using a provider's preferred payment method as a factor in credentialing decisions and voids any contract provisions that conflict with these requirements
- Effective January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
INS-DENTAL COVERAGE REIMBURSE
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/17/2026
Assignments2/17/2026
Insurance2/3/2026
Assignments1/16/2026
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