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We want to inform you about the recent enactment of Senate File 158 (SF0158), titled “Virtual credit cards and network leasing–dental services,” which was recently signed into law by the Wyoming Legislature. This new law introduces important provisions that directly impact dental insurance payment practices and provider network arrangements. This law will go into effect on July 1, 2025.

Key Provisions of SF0158:

1. Virtual Credit Card Payments:
• Dental benefit plans or third-party administrators may not require dental providers to accept payments via virtual credit cards.
• Providers must be given alternative payment methods that do not impose additional fees or transaction costs on the provider.
2. Network Leasing Transparency:
• Contracts between dental providers and dental benefit plans must clearly disclose if the provider’s network may be leased to other third parties.
• Providers must be notified when their contracts are leased, ensuring greater transparency and enabling informed decisions about network participation.

What This Means for Your Practice:

• More Control Over Payment Methods: You now have the right to choose payment methods that work best for your practice—without being burdened by added fees from virtual credit card transactions.
• Greater Visibility into Network Participation: Clear disclosures and required notifications ensure you know who is accessing your contracted rates and services.

We encourage you to review the full text of SF0158 to fully understand its implications:
👉 View SF0158 Bill Text

If you have questions about how this law affects your practice or your contracts with insurers, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Wyoming Dental Association.

Have an Issue with an Insurance Company?

If you encounter any issues or have a complaint regarding an insurance company’s compliance with these new provisions, you can submit a formal complaint to the Wyoming Department of Insurance here:
👉 https://doi.wyo.gov/consumers

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