Pennsylvania Dental Association supports proposal allowing patients to choose dentist despite insurance

The Pennsylvania Dental Association supports proposed legislation that would allow patients more flexibility in choosing a dentist and paying for oral healthcare services, according to an opinion piece published in Penn Live.

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The more than 5,000 PDA members are encouraging the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to vote for HB 564, which would let patients directly assign their dental benefit to a dentist of choice, even if the dentist does not participate in the patient’s insurance plan.

The proposal also allows patients to pay upfront for care or work out a payment plan with their dentist.

To date, 22 states have passed similar legislation.

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