Dental provider network rental

609.28 Dental provider network rental. (1) A defined network plan, preferred provider plan, limited service health organization, or other insurer that offers coverage of dental services, has a network of participating dental service providers, and engages in the practice of renting its network of participating dental service providers to other entities shall do all of the following: (a) Include in any contract with a dental service provider entered into, modified, or renewed more than 30 days after April 10, 2026, a notification that the plan, organization, or insurer engages in the practice of network rental and a list of all current entities to which the network may be rented. (b) Notify a dental service provider, electronically or in writing, that the plan, organization, or insurer has entered into an agreement with an entity under which the dental service provider’s contract is rented to the entity. The notification under this paragraph shall identify the entity and be provided within 45 days of the date of the rental of the contract on which the plan, organization, or insurer enters into the agreement. (2) Any person who obtains a network of participating dental service providers through rental from a defined network plan, preferred provider plan, limited service health organization, or other insurer shall abide by all terms and conditions of the original contract, including discounted rates or fees, between a dental service provider and the plan, organization, or insurer. (3) A dental service provider whose contract has been rented to another entity may terminate their participation in the contract with the entity without terminating the original contract with the defined network plan, preferred provider plan, limited service health organization, or other insurer. History: 2025 a. 229.