Timothy L. Brown named NADP Interim Executive Director

…along with inter-association relations. Tim also serves as the Executive Director of the California Association of Dental Plans. Tim succeeds Eme Augustini, who announced earlier this year that she was…

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NADP Pulse by Board Chair Jeremy Hedrick

…at the October Business Meeting, our 2022 volunteer groups have been meeting, discussing the past, thinking about the future, and preparing operational and work plans in support of the Strategic…

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Nominations Committee Announces Initial Slate of Six Board Candidates

…Theresa McConeghey, Principal Financial Group Josh Nace, Dental Health Services Jeff Schwab, Dominion Dental Sue Wright, Lincoln Financial Group All potential candidates were evaluated on geography, company size, association involvement…

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NADP Comments to CA Insurance Dept. on Network Adequacy

…to comments developed by the California Association of Dental Plans (CADP), which provide further recommendations on specific sections of the rule. CDI held a formal, public hearing on November 9…

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Provider Directory Validation Program – A Member Benefit

…Directory Validation Program (PDV), featuring a uniform spreadsheet with data elements agreed upon by industry representatives. Several dental plans and DSO members have already participated in PDV and have favorable…

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NADP Updates Members on DoL COBRA Model Notices and FAQs

…on the implementation of the COBRA subsidies soon. In short – the guidance states: Dental plans are included in the premium subsidies. State Mini-COBRA plans are eligible for premium subsidies….

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CMS Delays Implementation of the Interoperability Rules

…will not be enforced until July 1, 2021. In May 2019, NADP commented in opposition to the inclusion of dental plans in the rule’s requirements, citing cost concerns for plans, the likely lack…

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Find Out What’s New in the 2022 Plan Design Report

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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House E&C Committee Passes Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

…and group market health plans to cover medically necessary treatment resulting from congenital abnormalities or birth defects. The bill requires plans to provide coverage for any service or treatment that…

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CMS Finalizes Part of 2022 Exchange NBPP

…language on grounds that it would cause consumer confusion if dental plans met the pediatric dental essential health benefit requirements or were eligible for subsidies. It is unclear if CMS…

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