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MA H4260

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Scanlon

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits dental insurer contracts from restricting payment methods to credit card only; credit card payments to dental providers require provider consent
  • Provider payment method elections remain in effect until the provider chooses a different method or executes a new contract
  • Requires dental insurers to notify providers of any fees associated with payment methods, advise on available alternatives, and include explanation of benefits with each payment
  • Prohibits dental insurers from charging transmission fees for electronic funds transfers under federal regulations (45 CFR 162.1601 and 162.1602) without provider consent
  • Amends Chapter 140D of Massachusetts General Laws by adding new Section 29

Legislative Description

Relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers

Last Action

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing1/15/2026
Financial Services7/7/2025
Rules6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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