Revenue Cycle Management

Michigan recently expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased reimbursement rates for dental providers.

The Kentucky legislature recently voted to override Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill that would halt dental, vision and hearing benefits for adult Medicaid recipients.

Dental coverage for adults on Medicaid in New Hampshire have been expanded through the New Hampshire Smiles Adult Program. 

Here are five updates about dental services under Medicare and Medicaid that have taken place since Feb. 20: 

The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would expand Medicaid dental coverage for adults in every state.

The American Dental Association told CMS it would like to see the agency promote standards for electronic health records that are compatible with the dental industry.

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have asked CMS to consider the needs of dental practices in the organization's proposed prior authorization rule.

Most Virginia dentists do not treat Medicaid enrollees, making it difficult for those with state-funded coverage to get care, Virginia Mercury reported March 17.

Connecticut has joined several other states to propose a medical loss ratio for dental payers, WSHU reported March 13.

The contentious relationship between dentists and payers caused by low reimbursement rates and case denials has sparked reform initiatives nationwide.