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State Updates

April 29, 2022

Kansas HB 2386 The Kansas governor signed HB 2386 into law on April 11. The bill largely follows National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) network leasing and virtual credit card…

Research Commission Changes Schedule for Benefit Utilization Survey

April 29, 2022

Member feedback is vital to the success of NADP’s Industry Research program. Recently, several plans that have participated in the quarterly Benefit Utilization Survey have requested that the frequency of…

Research Reminders

April 29, 2022

Member participation is the key to the success of NADP research reports.  Plan now to submit data for the following active survey: NADP Enrollment Survey: The NADP Enrollment Report is the cornerstone…

NADP On The Move

April 29, 2022

NADP continues to represent the dental benefits industry to key stakeholders and legislators. Meetings SNOMED International NADP’s Diagnostic Terminology (DT) Subworkgroup (SWG) Chair Dr. Linda Vidone (Dental Service of MA)…

NADP Pulse – April 2022

April 29, 2022

It’s my privilege to share some highlights about how your association has made multiple strides to advance the industry and NADP this month.

Gain Insights into Consumer Behaviors with New Study by NADP

March 30, 2022

In 2021, dental coverage declined among U.S. consumers 18 years of age and older, according to the recently published NADP 2021 Consumer Dental Health and Benefit Tracking Study. The study found 61% of U.S. consumers ages 18 and over carried a dental benefits plan in 2021, down from a high of 67% coverage in 2018.

NADP Pulse – March 2022

March 30, 2022

In my role as board chair, I am privileged to see first-hand the inner workings of association volunteers and staff. That is why I can say with absolute certainty, NADP is a strong, thriving organization with the knowledge, expertise, and leadership to advance the industry and association.

Technology Talk – March 2022

March 30, 2022

It is my privilege to share with you insights and information regarding the NADP Codes Sub-WorkGroup (SWG) as part of our new Terminology Talk column. The goal of this column is to focus on the main tasks and operations of the three SWGs comprising the Terminology, Standards and Transaction (TST) initiative and their collaborative work with outside organizations and associations. This month, we focus on the Codes SWG.

NADP Releases 2021 Benefit Utilization Report

March 30, 2022

NADP recently released the 2021 Benefit Utilization Report. Apparent from the data in this report is that utilization patterns are returning to a pattern seen pre-pandemic.

NADP is Seeking Data from Members for Industry Reports

March 30, 2022

NADP Premium Survey The Premium Survey collects information about average premium by product type (DHMO, DPPO, and Dental Indemnity), group size and at the national and state level. Due Date:…