Garcia

…her 23 years with CIGNA Dental she has significantly contributed to the national growth of CIGNA’s managed care dental products. Gail has contributed in similar fashion to NADP’s growth and…

Research Department Expands Focus to External Audience

…brokers and Massachusetts NADP members. In the spring, NADP published the NORC Report: Early Impacts of the Minimum Medical Loss Ratio for Dental Plans in Massachusetts: Perspectives of Dental Plans…

MD Exchange to Add Dental by September 2015

…could not support the purchase of standalone dental plans. NADP, the Maryland Dental Alliance and dental carriers have urged Maryland Exchange officials to implement systems that would add this functionality…

United Concordia Dental Offers Four Tips to Keep Kids Cavity-Free this Summer

…take a break from their dental routine. Here are four tips from United Concordia Dental to help parents and caregivers ensure their children have a cavity-free summer: Monitor daily oral…

Oral & Overall Health – PREGNANCY

…Services Utilization Among a Vulnerable Sample of Pregnant Women The study sample showed relatively positive self-perceived oral health and dental visit patterns. However, the low rate of dental visits during…

NADP On The Move

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)…

IRS Releases Proposed Rule Impacting APTC Eligibility Calculations

…(QHP) on the marketplaces if their required contribution for individual medical coverage is greater than 9.5% of household income. The family glitch, so called by policy makers, occurs when the…

Recent Research Points to a Two-Way Relationship Between Mental and Oral Health

…cleanings at the dentist — a challenge,” said Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, chief dental officer, United Concordia Dental. “Similarly, having poor oral health can impact your mental well-being. Left…

Bill Introduced to Allow Independent Purchase of Dental Plans on Federal Marketplaces

…major step towards independent purchase. NADP is continuing a push for introduction in the House and passing the bill through both chambers. Thank you to everyone who continues to participate…

President Biden Signs Executive Order on ACA and Medicaid

…both Congress and HHS for a special open enrollment period to allow individuals effected by the COVID-19 pandemic to purchase medical and dental coverage on the federal exchanges. Furthermore, NADP