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Massachusetts to implement medical loss ratio for dental insurers in 2024
Dental insurance carriers will be subject to a medical loss ratio in Massachusetts starting Jan. 1, according to a Dec. 28 report by local news station WPRI.
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22 dental Medicare, Medicaid updates from 2023
Here are 22 updates on dental Medicare and Medicaid that Becker's reported on in 2023:
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US dental spending dropped $11B in 2022
National dental expenditures were $165 billion in 2022, a decrease of 6.3% compared to 2021, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Ohio legislators introduce bill to prevent Medicaid dental coverage denials
Two Ohio legislators have introduced a bill that would prevent dental patients from being denied Medicaid coverage solely because of their age, the Statehouse News Bureau reported Dec. 26.
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Law firm investigating Delta Dental of California data breach
The law firm Lynch Carpenter is investigating claims against Delta Dental of California related to a recent data breach, according to a Dec. 18 news release.
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BCBS Massachusetts expands dental benefits for members with mental health conditions
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is introducing expanded dental benefits for its members with mental health conditions.
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DentaQuest to expand access to care for Michigan members
DentaQuest, a dental benefits provider to more than 2 million members in Michigan, is creating new programs to improve access to care.
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Pennsylvania legislators advance bill to restore Medicaid dental coverage
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently advanced a bill that would restore dental coverage under the state's Medicaid program.
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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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