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…

2021 Marketplace Open Enrollment Reveals Increase in SADP Selections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently  reported  approximately 12 million consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in Marketplace plans during the 2021 Open Enrollment Period, an increase of…

NADP, Dental Benefits Providers Rally Against Maine DLR Legislation

Maine LD 1266, introduced on March 25, would establish a minimum medical loss ratio of 80% for all dental plans and require rebates to be provided in any year in which…

WA HIX Board to take Action on Adult Dental Benefits

dental benefits to the Marketplace. Consumers shopping on the WHBE prior to this point could only purchase child-only dental plans. The board and separate Technical Advisory Committees have considered adding…

DOC Access Act Senate Companion Bill Introduced

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Action on Maine Dental Loss Ratio Bill Delayed to 2022

Progress on Maine LD 1266, which would establish a minimum medical loss ratio of 80% for all dental plans and require rebates, stalled in the Health Coverage Insurance and Financial Services…

Bills Introduced Establishing State All-Payer Claims Databases with Dental

NADP has been tracking several pieces of legislation that create All-Payer Claims Databases (APCD) or add dental claims to existing APCDs. Texas HB 1907/SB 1135 was introduced this Spring, and Delaware…

CA DMHC Posts Final DLR Reporting Guidance

On April 24, the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued final guidance regarding dental loss ratio (DLR) reporting. The DMHC has updated its website to reflect a new…

NADP ON THE MOVE – June 2021

As the voice of the dental benefits industry, NADP advances your positions to multiple stakeholder organizations that impact business operations for plans and providers. HL 7 NADP Informatics Manager Brian…

Ohio HB 95 re NCS: Opponent Testimony to be Heard 4/29/15

…with a possible vote on Wednesday, May 6. Interested plans are encouraged to submit comments and opposition testimony prior to the hearing next Wednesday. In addition to in-person meetings, attendance…