American Rescue Plan COBRA Premium Subsidy Implementation

…carriers NADP is working to develop resources for members on the COBRA subsidies and will be providing updates as they develop. In the meantime, NADP is encouraging members to post any…

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Upcoming Industry Survey Deadlines

…take note of the following industry survey deadlines: Benefit Utilization – March 31 Premium – April 30 Enrollment – May 31 Please contact Jerry Berggren with any questions or concerns….

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Expected Soon: Benefit and Payment Parameters

…standards for health and dental insurers and Exchange Marketplaces each year. Examples of policy provisions proposed in previous BPP include the timeframe for pediatric coverage aging off, dental maximum out-of-pocket…

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“Your State, Your Stories” Highlights Beneficiary Stories in All 50 States

…stories reaffirm why: https://bit.ly/2RcJLBx. #YourStateYourStories Informational Resources on ESRD Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), also known as kidney failure, represent one of the most vulnerable…

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NADP Pushes for Health Care Priorities in Next Relief Bill

As Congress takes action to advance legislation responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NADP has partnered with more than 400 organizations, led by Families USA, to advocate for legislation…

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US House Passes New COVID Relief Bill, Negotiations Halted Until After Election

…after the election. The revised HEROES Act included two of NADP’s priorities: An increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) by 14% (up from 6.2% in the CURES Act)…

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U.S. House Holds Markups for COVID-19 Relief

…to each Committee’s bill, NADP sent letters of support reflecting the Association’s policy goals for COVID relief. These goals include support for COBRA premium subsidies, an increase to the Federal Medical Assistance…

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Updates on Nebraska NCS Bill

dental providers to charge patients fees that are higher than the discounted rate for services provided after the patient reaches a frequency limitation or annual maximum. NADP opposed this definition…

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Biden Nominates California AG Becerra as HHS Secretary, Brooks-Lasure for CMS

…will be confirmed by the Senate. Likely Nominees for CMS and CMMI Reported The Biden Administration nominated Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, a former Obama Administration official who helped implement the Affordable Care…

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State Updates

The Government Relations Workgroup (GRW) continues meeting regularly to review priority legislation and regulations affecting the dental benefits industry. The group will hold one more meeting in December and resume…

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