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Research Report – November 2021

January 25, 2022

NADP continues to provide insightful research reports to help our members succeed. Following is a brief update on recently published and upcoming reports.

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NADP Pulse by Board Chair Jeremy Hedrick

January 25, 2022

The year 2021 is ending. On New Year’s Eve, some people will celebrate the end of 2021 and be happy that it’s behind us because it was another challenging year. Many of us will celebrate the arrival of 2022 and hope for a less disruptive year ahead.

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2021 Education Program Earns A+

January 25, 2022

Members gained insight into common challenges through educational and sponsored webinars, now available in the Recordings section of the Knowledge Center. Once again, members received free registration for all webinars while non-members paid $99 for educational webinars.

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NADP On The Move in 2021

January 25, 2022

As the representative and recognized voice of the dental benefits industry, NADP advanced your positions among key stakeholders and the media throughout 2021.

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Congress Continues Debate on Reconciliation Package, Adding Dental Benefit to Medicare

January 25, 2022

As part of the ongoing negotiations on the Build Back Better package, congressional Democrats are debating varying proposals for adding a dental benefit to Medicare. In September, a comprehensive dental benefit passed both the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees, which would begin in 2028.

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WhyDental.org – Your Communications Resource

January 25, 2022

Looking for some educational content to explain and promote dental benefits and oral health? Look no further.  The “About” section of WhyDental.org offers the following resources, ready for NADP member…

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CMS Finalizes Regulations on Exchanges and State Innovation Waivers

January 25, 2022

On Sept. 20, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond” (CMS-9906-F)

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Welcome New 2021 Members

January 25, 2022

Plans Blue Cross of Idaho National Guardian Life Insurance   Associates Affordable Care DECA North American Dental Group US Oral Surgery Management   Supporting Organizations Alligator Dental Delegated DDS DentalInsurance.com…

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NEW State APCD Report Released

January 25, 2022

The State All Payer Claims Databases (APCD) Advisory Committee Report has been released by the State All Payer Claims Databases Advisory Committee (SAPCDAC). The SAPCDAC was formed by the “No Surprises Act” (from 2020 U.S. HR 133) and charged with advising the Secretary of Labor regarding the standardized reporting format for the voluntary reporting by group health plans to APCDs.

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New Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health Published

January 25, 2022

On Dec. 21, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) published the new Surgeon General’s Report on oral health. The Table of Contents is on page 33 with information about the six sections and refers to dental benefits as dental insurance throughout the report. (More than 2000 mentions).

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