2019 Advocacy in Action Resplendent Success

…our member representatives Were familiar with our issues Demonstrated an increased understanding of dental benefits Understood dental is different than medical Recognized NADP as the voice of our industry Officials…

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American Rescue Plan COBRA Premium Subsidy Implementation

NADP has received several questions about the implementation of the American Rescue Plan’s 100% subsidy of COBRA premiums including: Eligibility determinations Impact on fully insured plans Avenues of tax credit reimbursement for…

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New Mexico Responds to Stakeholder Comments on Minimum Standards Rule

The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) issued a response to feedback from stakeholders on its proposed minimum standards rule for dental and vision benefits products. Several…

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2021 Marketplace Open Enrollment Reveals Increase in SADP Selections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently  reported  approximately 12 million consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in Marketplace plans during the 2021 Open Enrollment Period, an increase of…

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DOC Access Act Senate Companion Bill Introduced

This content is an exclusive benefit for NADP members. If you’re a member of NADP, login, and you’ll get immediate access. If you are not yet a member of NADP,…

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Action on Maine Dental Loss Ratio Bill Delayed to 2022

Progress on Maine LD 1266, which would establish a minimum medical loss ratio of 80% for all dental plans and require rebates, stalled in the Health Coverage Insurance and Financial Services…

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Bills Introduced Establishing State All-Payer Claims Databases with Dental

NADP has been tracking several pieces of legislation that create All-Payer Claims Databases (APCD) or add dental claims to existing APCDs. Texas HB 1907/SB 1135 was introduced this Spring, and Delaware…

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CA DMHC Posts Final DLR Reporting Guidance

On April 24, the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued final guidance regarding dental loss ratio (DLR) reporting. The DMHC has updated its website to reflect a new…

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Ohio HB 95 re NCS: Opponent Testimony to be Heard 4/29/15

…with a possible vote on Wednesday, May 6. Interested plans are encouraged to submit comments and opposition testimony prior to the hearing next Wednesday. In addition to in-person meetings, attendance…

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The  Big Picture – May 2015

MonthlyByte     May 2015   by Chris Swanker, NADP Board Chair Reports of proposed mergers and acquisitions and news about dental benefits in the marketplaces have filled the headlines…

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