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6 dental insurance updates
Here are six updates on the dental insurance industry that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 13:
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Biden Administration proposes rule to add adult dental coverage as essential health benefit under ACA: 3 notes
A proposed rule would allow states to include adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act.
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22% of adults do not have dental coverage
More than 22% of adults in the U.S. between the ages of 19 and 64 did not have any kind of dental insurance in 2021, according to research from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Maine Medicaid patients struggle to find care despite expanded coverage
MaineCare patients are having difficulties finding dentists who accept Medicaid, The Maine Monitor reported Nov. 19.
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The ADA weighs in on 2024 Medicare fee schedule
The American Dental Association voiced its thoughts on the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, which was finalized earlier this month.
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Senator pens letter to dental Medicaid insurers questioning accessibility barriers
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois recently wrote a letter to three dental Medicaid administrators requesting information to help improve access to dental care.
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Vyne Dental to offer in-house dental plans
Vyne Dental, a dental revenue technology company, is launching Vyne Dental Plans through a partnership with Subscribili.
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The top 2 dental insurance plans with no waiting period, per USA Today
USA Today has named its top two dental insurance plans for 2024 that have no waiting period, according to a Nov. 15 report.
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The 6 best dental insurance plans for 2024, per USA Today
USA Today has named its top six dental insurance plans for 2024, listing Anthem Essential Choice PPO Platinum as its top choice, according to a Nov. 14 report.
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ADA urges passage of CHIPP Act
The American Dental Association recently joined 187 other organizations that signed a letter to legislators in support of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act.
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Why dentists, consumers are not happy with the dental insurance industry
Many dentists across the U.S. have become frustrated and fed up with the dental insurance industry, citing low reimbursements and delays.
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97% of 2024 individual Medicare Advantage plans offer dental benefits
More than 93% of Medicare Advantage plans in 2024 will offer dental benefits, according to KFF.
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8 Medicare, Medicaid dental updates
Here are eight updates on dental Medicare and Medicaid that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 13:
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CMS finalizes 2024 Medicare fee schedule: What dentists need to know
CMS finalized its physician fee schedule that will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Wellfit, Patterson Dental to launch patient financing platform
Wellfit Technologies and Patterson Dental have partnered to offer CarePay+ to Patterson Dental customers.
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Mutual of Omaha, Wellcare to offer co-branded dental coverage
Mutual of Omaha and Wellcare have formed a strategic alliance to offer Medicare Advantage plans for 2024.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers seek to expand dental coverage under Medicaid
Pennsylvania legislators are considering expanding dental services covered by Medicaid, wesa.fm reported Oct. 27.
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HealthPartners announces 2024 Medicare Advantage dental options
HealthPartners unveiled its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans, including its options for dental coverage.
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United Concordia lands $3B+ coverage contract with Department of Defense
United Concordia recently gained a five-year contract with the Department of Defense to administer its TRICARE Dental Program.
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U of Iowa dental school seeing increase in Medicaid patients
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is treating more Medicaid patients from private dental practices, according to an Oct. 22 report by The Daily Iowan.
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