State Updates

dental benefits industry. Maine LD 1266:  By a vote of 11-0, the Maine Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services approved an amendment to LD 1266 and…

March 31 Deadline for NADP Benefit Utilization Trend Survey – 2022

March 31 Deadline for NADP Benefit Utilization Trend Survey – 2022 For industry data regarding non-DHMO dental insurance completed, paid dental procedures per 1,000 enrollees by month, by state and…

Massachusetts Court of Justice Upholds Dental Loss Ratio Ballot Initiative Certification

On June 15, the Massachusetts Court of Justice upheld the Attorney General’s certification of ballot initiative 21-13, “Initiative Petition for a Law to Implement Medical Loss Ratios for Dental Benefit…

Call for Nomination: DQA Seeks Volunteers

Through this announcement, the Dental Quality Alliance is issuing a call for nominations for the following: DQA Clinician Level Measure Development Ad-Hoc Workgroup: This workgroup is tasked with exploring the…

Consortium Pilot Delivers Expanded Professional Development

…Brokers Contracting Implications of MLR Building on this success, NADP is excited to announce the 2025 consortium theme: Navigating Dental Access, Provider Networks, and Regulatory Compliance Nationwide. Stay tuned for…

NADP Staff Meeting Reports

…was the purpose of meeting?​(Required) NADP Staff in attendance For NADP on the Move NADP Members in attendance For NADP on the Move Who were key attendees external to the…

Terminology Talk Column Illuminates Industry Advances

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Final Rule on 1557 Tagline Repeal Coming Soon

On May 22, Politico reported that a final rule on the repeal of 1557 taglines is imminent. The rule would remove requirements that dental plans post taglines in the 15…

2025 Nominating Committee Appointed

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Launches Investigation in Insurance Industry Profits

…would launch an investigation into health and dental insurance companies’ business practices following reports of higher profit margins, particularly for health insurance companies, during the COVID-19 pandemic. NADP has been in close…