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…

North Dakota Dental Transparency Bill Signed Into Law

…and other communications about benefits coverage which occur frequently between dental carriers and dental providers. NADP’s requested changes to prior authorization language were ultimately not adopted. For more information, contact…

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…

Washington Exchange Continues Discussions on Addition of Family Dental Benefits

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange (WHBE) Board met last week and discussed the potential pros and cons of adding family dental benefit offerings on their Marketplace. [more]…

CMS Releases Exchange Rules, Application Templates, Letter to Issuers

…Marketplaces (FFMs). One item of particular interest to dental plans has been the proposed provision regarding aging off pediatric dental benefits when an enrollee turns 19. It appears the Benefit…

Guest Voices

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is dedicated to promoting the growth of the dental benefits industry and enhancing access to affordable, high-quality dental care. As part of this…

Equitable Treatment Update

NADP’s Commission on Advocacy Policy (CAP) continues to work with NADP’s consultants, Applied Policy, on statutory language that would reduce the administrative burdens of offering separate dental plans to cover…

10 Individuals Will Serve as 2024 CONVERGE Ambassadors

10 Individuals Will Serve as 2024 CONVERGE Ambassadors The NADP Education Commission is pleased to announce the selection of 10 volunteers who will serve as Ambassadors to first-time attendees at…

NADP Submits Comments to Department of Labor on No Surprises Act

…because of conflicting definitions in the law, there is uncertainty over the inclusion of dental benefits in the requirements for brokers. NADP sought clarity from the Department and will continue…

NADP Pulse – Aug / Sept 2021

…2021, the premier professional development opportunity in the dental benefits industry.  I’m looking forward to seeing you on Zoom during Virtual CONVERGE 2021. Should you have any questions or concerns,…