Providing for the election of alternative payment methods by a dental provider and allowing such payment method to remain in force for the duration of a contract with a dental benefit plan.

HB 2564 allows dentists to choose payment methods like direct deposit instead of being forced to accept credit card payments only from dental benefit plans. It requires dental plans to clearly explain any fees for payment methods and get dentists' explicit agreement before changing payment systems. Once a dentist selects a payment method, it remains effective for the entire contract period unless they choose a different method or a new contract is signed. This directly affects dentists contracted with dental benefit plans in Kansas by giving them more control over how they receive payments.