U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Herb Conaway, D-N.J., have introduced a bill that would uphold state regulations for self-funded dental plans. The Improving Dental Administration Act aims to close loopholes under the the Employee Retirement Income Security Act…
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The three largest dental insurers have a median market share of 66.8%, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The GAO released a report March 9 examining market shares of dental and vision insurers, along with…
The Hands Off Kids Health coalition recently delivered more than 6,000 petitions urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to protect Medi-Cal dental funding, Spectrum 1 News reported March 9. Four notes: 1. The state has proposed $362 million in dental funding…
The New York State Dental Association is advocating for the state to create a dental loss ratio for dental insurers, according to a March 6 report from CBS affiliate 6 News. Currently, the organization is supporting a bill that would…
Principal Financial Group, a provider of dental benefits, has entered into a definitive agreement with Southland Benefit Solutions to acquire DentaNet. DentaNet is the largest dental network in Alabama, with about 1,500 dental providers, according to a March 3 news…
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a bill that would use revenue from a wealth tax to reverse Medicaid cuts and expand dental coverage under Medicare. Four notes: 1. The “Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share…
The California Dental Association has sponsored two bills aimed at dental insurance reform, according to a Feb. 26 news release from the organization. The CDA said the legislation is intended to give patients and dentists clearer information about coverage, network…
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has ordered the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to withdraw a proposed rule adding prior authorizations for complex tooth extractions. A letter from Mr. Drummond sent to the OHCA director said the rule creates excessive bureaucracy,…
State lawmakers have introduced several pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency for dental insurers. Six updates: 1. The Nevada Commissioner of Insurance adopted new regulations requiring insurers to file an annual report on or before May 1…
The American Dental Association recently contacted dental insurance company Principal to get clarity on a new policy regarding periapical radiographs. Five notes: 1. Principal recently notified dentists that it would begin requesting additional documentation for periapical radiographs taken during routine…