Terminology Talk

…It is a safe assumption that the source of data used by state Medicaid agencies will come from participating plans. Dental plans administering Medicaid benefits will be expected to supply…

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State Updates

…its twice a month meeting schedule in January. Below are several topics on which the group has recently focused: NCOIL – The American Dental Association will be making a presentation…

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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 Insights – June / July 2020

…to discuss the highlights of the meeting with the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Benefits and COVID-19. Board members shared brief updates about different aspects of the ADA…

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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 Releases Updated Exchange 2022 NBPP Notice and Letter to Issuers

…(DE) to offer certified off-exchange stand-alone dental plans alongside non-exchange dental plans. It also declines to allow independent purchase of dental plans on the federal marketplaces but does not rule…

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