All Roll Calls
Yes: 78 • No: 24
WyomingSF 1582025 General SessionSenate
AN ACT relating to the insurance code; specifying requirements for third party access to dental network contracts; providing requirements for the use of virtual credit card payments and other methods of payments for dental services; providing contractual requirements; providing definitions; specifying applicability; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.
Sponsored By: Stacy Jones (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Dentists gain control over shared contracts
For Wyoming standalone dental plan contracts entered on or after July 1, 2025, dentists can refuse third-party access to services and discounts. They can instead contract directly with the third party, without losing or being denied a contract because they refuse access. Third parties must expressly agree to all network contract terms, and their discount rights end when that contract ends. Contracting companies must identify third parties in writing when contracts begin or renew and update their website lists at least every 90 days. Dentists must get at least 30 days’ notice before a new third party leases or buys a network contract. During claim review, dentists can request the network contract and must receive it within 30 days. Payment explanations must identify discount sources, except for HIPAA-standard electronic transactions. Dentists are not bound to serve a third party under a network contract accessed unlawfully. Access granted to dental carriers, same-brand licensee entities, or affiliates is exempt from these access requirements; affiliate lists must be posted online. Waivers of the network and payment protections must be knowing and voluntary. Earlier contracts remain unchanged. The Wyoming Department of Insurance must write implementing rules; that duty took effect immediately.
Dentists gain payment choices and fee protections
For Wyoming standalone dental plan contracts entered on or after July 1, 2025, plans cannot require virtual-credit-card-only payments. When starting virtual card payments or switching with a dentist’s consent, plans must explain all payment options and fees in advance. They must include a fee-free option and clear instructions for choosing it. A dentist’s payment-method opt-out lasts until the dentist opts back in or signs a new contract. For payments sent under federal HIPAA payment standards, plans cannot charge solely for transmission without the dentist’s consent. A dentist’s payment agent can charge reasonable fees for national automated clearinghouse bank transfers and related services. These services include transaction and data management, portals, and other added services; the law sets no dollar cap.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stacy Jones
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Landon Brown
Republican • House
J.T. Larson
Republican • House
Cody Wylie
Republican • House
Eric Barlow
Republican • Senate
Ed Cooper
Republican • Senate
Barry Crago
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/3/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 40-20-2-0-0
Yes: 40 • No: 20
House vote • 2/24/2025
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-2-0-0
Yes: 6 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/6/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-3-1-0-0
Yes: 27 • No: 3
Senate vote • 1/31/2025
S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Assigned Chapter Number 117
3/5/2025Governor Signed SEA No. 0069
3/5/2025GovernorH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0069
3/3/2025HouseS President Signed SEA No. 0069
3/3/2025SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0069
3/3/2025H 3rd Reading:Passed 40-20-2-0-0
3/3/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/28/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/27/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/24/2025HouseH10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-2-0-0
2/24/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor
2/12/2025HouseH Received for Introduction
2/6/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 27-3-1-0-0
2/6/2025SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/5/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/4/2025SenateS Placed on General File
1/31/2025SenateS10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
1/31/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor
1/28/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
1/23/2025SenateBill Number Assigned
1/22/2025
Bill Text
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