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- NADP Continues State Representation Throughout 2023
- NADP Enhances LOTS 2.0 Dashboard
- NADP GR Team Held New Volunteer Introduction and Dental Interact Refresher
- NADP Highlights Biden Administration Proposed Rule
- NADP Informs Members about House E&C Markup of Reauthorization Bills
- NADP Maintains a Strong Federal Focus
- NADP Members Advocate for Consumer Access to Dental Coverage in Public and Private Markets via Virtual Congressional Visits
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- NADP Notifies Members about CMS PY2025 NBPP & Adult Dental EHB
- NADP Publishes 2023 Mid-Year State Wrap-up
- NADP Represents Members on Multiple State Issues
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- NADP Served as Industry Resource on MASS MLR
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- Artur Bagyants Promoted to Associate Director of Government Relations
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- Bernice Ogbondah Receives Hogans Fellowship
- Biden Nominates California AG Becerra as HHS Secretary, Brooks-Lasure for CMS
- Biden switches Department of Justice’s position in California v Texas
- Big Advocacy Accomplishments for the Industry in 2016!
- Bill Introduced to Allow Independent Purchase of Dental Plans on Federal Marketplaces
- Bills Addressing Dental Benefits in Medicare Introduced in Congress
- Bills Introduced Establishing State All-Payer Claims Databases with Dental
- Board Elects Officers
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- Brian Flynn Named U.S. ISO/ANSI Delegate for Dental Informatics
- CA DMHC Posts Final DLR Reporting Guidance
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- CADP and NADP Progress Dental MLR Form
- California Considers Imposing COVID Support Mandates On Insurers
- Call for 2023 Volunteers Begins at CONVERGE
- Call for Nomination: DQA Seeks Volunteers
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Includes Dentists
- CCIIO Releases Letter to Issuers on Exchanges for 2018
- CCIIO Seeks Exchange-related Information from NADP Members for PY2022
- CCIIO: QHPs Will Not Have to Embed Dental in FFMs
- CCIIO’s Intent to Offer Survey for PY2022 extended to March 3 for State Based Exchange Plans
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- Chris Dastoli Joins NADP as Director of Finance
- CMS Delays Implementation of the Interoperability Rules
- CMS Extends Transparency Rule Compliance Deadline
- CMS Finalizes Interoperability Rules
- CMS Finalizes Part of 2022 Exchange NBPP
- CMS Finalizes Regulations on Exchanges and State Innovation Waivers
- CMS Formally Withdraws MFAR from Federal Register
- CMS Posts 2016 Plan Data Spreadsheets
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- CMS Releases Final Rule on Medicaid Managed Care
- CMS Releases Update on Oral Health Initiative
- CMS Releases Updated Exchange 2022 NBPP Notice and Letter to Issuers
- CMS Responds to NADP’s Joint Letter on Independent Purchase
- Codes SWG Seeks Submissions for CDT 2023 by Aug. 27
- Codes SWG Seeks Submissions for CDT 2024 by Aug. 31
- Coming Soon: Upgrade to Dental Interact
- Congress Continues Debate on Reconciliation Package, Adding Dental Benefit to Medicare
- Congress Heard Your Voice Through 2023 Advocacy in Action
- Congressional Budget Office Discusses H.R. 3463 with NADP
- Connecticut Bills Signed Into Law
- Consortium Pilot Delivers Expanded Professional Development
- Content for your provider newsletters on WhyDental.org
- CONVERGE 2021 Features Technology & Innovation Track
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- CONVERGE 2024 Exceeds Expectations
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- COVID-19 Quick Scan Surveys
- COVID-19 Stimulus Package Talks Continue
- Critical Call to Action for All Members
- Defense Authorization Act repeals move of some TRICARE dental plans / beneficiaries to FEDVIP dental plans
- Dental Benefits Report on New Enrollment Distributed to Participating Plans
- Dental in Medicare Update
- Dental Loss Ratio Reporting Bills Introduced in Multiple States
- Dental Panel at NCSL
- Dental Premiums Maintain Affordability According to NADP
- Dental Utilization Trends Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms Per NADP Research
- Department of Labor Clarifies Inclusion of Dental Plans in Consolidated Appropriations Act Rules for Brokers
- Discover employers’ views about dental benefits
- DOC Access Act Senate Companion Bill Introduced
- DOL Extends Form 5500 Comment Deadline
- EDI WG Proposing new RARC to X12 CMC
- Educate Your Members, Providers, Others with WhyDental.org
- Education Earns A+ in 2015
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- EHB Tracking: WA Amends Proposed Rule, Selects CHIP Supplement
- Employer Tracking Survey Call for Sponsors
- Enrollment Report Reveals Growth in 2021 Dental Benefits Market
- Enrollment Survey deadline extended to June 30
- EPW Developing Industry Response to Draft Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters
- Equitable Treatment Update
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- Exchange Updates: HHS Considers Transparency Regs, CA Ponders Vision Option, DC Exchange Launches Provider Directory Tool
- Exchanges Consider Decision Support Tools
- Expected Soon: Benefit and Payment Parameters
- Explore Strategic Business Insight Track – CONVERGE 2021
- Feb. 28 Deadline for Intent to Offer SADPs Survey
- Federal Legislation Seeks Dental Changes
- Federal NCS Legislation Introduced in House and Senate
- Federal Non-Covered Services Legislation Introduced in Senate
- Federal Proposal Amends Excepted Benefits Definition & Large Group Determination of EHBs
- Federal Surprise Billing on NADP Radar Screen
- Final EHB Benchmarks for PY 2017 Released
- Final Medicare Reg for CY 2022 Clarifies Reimbursement of Opt-Out Providers by MA Supplemental Benefits
- Final Rule on 1557 Tagline Repeal Coming Soon
- Find Out What’s New in the 2022 Plan Design Report
- First Time Attendees: Meet Your CONVERGE Ambassadors
- Flurry of Dental Bills Introduced
- Gain Insights into Consumer Behaviors with New Study by NADP
- Gain Market Insights with Consumer Tracking Study
- Gain Market Insights with Consumer Tracking Study
- General Sessions Offer Deep Dive on Timely Industry Topics
- Georgia Waiver to End Exchange Approved
- Get a Glimpse of CONVERGE Content with Updated Schedule!
- Government Funded Programs Updates
- GR Checklist – A Cheat Sheet for Summer Regulation Deadlines
- GR Workgroup Updates as State Legislatures Adjourn
- GRW Keeping Track of State Issues
- GRW Scrutinizing Hot State Issues
- GRW Updates as State Legislative Sessions Adjourn
- HHS Appointments Announced
- HHS Encourages Telehealth Utilization, Eases Enforcement of HIPAA Rules
- HHS Expands Phase Three of Provider Relief Fund
- HHS Finalizes 1557 Tagline Repeal Rule
- HHS issues final recommendation for community water fluoridation
- HHS Releases Enforcement and Interpretation Notice on ACA Section 1557
- HHS Research Department Highlights Dental in Medicaid Expansion Report
- HHS: 1,089,834 Dental Plan Selections on Exchanges Nov-Jan
- Highly Rated CONVERGE 2023 Achieves Milestones in Attendance
- House E&C Committee Holds Oversight Hearing on Medicare Advantage Plans
- House E&C Committee Passes Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- House Energy and Commerce Committee Launches Investigation in Insurance Industry Profits
- How to Add New Employees to Your Company Membership
- HUGE Federal WINS for NADP Members
- IA DOI Recommendation: Don’t Expand Dental External Review beyond Medical Necessity
- Indiana Law on Virtual Credit Cards, Vaccine Administration
- Industry Coalition Advocates Healthcare.gov Dental Icon Fix
- Initial Slate of Board Nominees Announced
- IRS Publishes COBRA Premium Subsidies Guidance
- IRS Releases Proposed Rule Impacting APTC Eligibility Calculations
- Jeremy May Receives NADP Longevity Award for 10 years
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed by Senate
- Lame Duck Watch
- Last Call for Social Responsibility Survey Submissions July 2
- Limited Opportunities: Discovery Zone Booths Going Fast!
- Louisiana Bills Signed Into Law
- MA HB 951 with Dental Loss Ratio, NCS Introduced
- March 31 Deadline for NADP Benefit Utilization Trend Survey – 2022
- Massachusetts Court of Justice Upholds Dental Loss Ratio Ballot Initiative Certification
- Massachusetts Legislation Update
- McCarran-Ferguson Repeal Signed into Law
- MD Exchange to Add Dental by September 2015
- Medicaid Updates
- Member Benefit Spotlight: Submitting Press Releases with NADP
- Member Survey Results Announced
- Members Track State EHB Benchmark Decisions
- Members Track State EHB Decisions; Upcoming Project to Collect Plan Documents
- MOOP Increase Proposal
- More plans using or considering using A.I. in claims processing, per NADP 2022 Claims Metrics report
- NADP – AADOM Collaboration Starts With Survey of AADOM Members
- NADP 2020 Legislative Wrap Up
- NADP 2021 Surveys and Upcoming Schedule
- NADP Advocacy Improves NCOIL Model Act, Removes Medical Loss Ratio Provision
- NADP Advocates Delay and Private Market Plan Exemption from Machine-Readable Network File Requirement
- NADP Advocates for DQA in Comments to MA Exchange
- NADP Asks Congress to Provide Support for COBRA Premiums, Implement a Special Enrollment Period
- NADP Board Elects Officers
- NADP Board Elects Officers
- NADP Call with CCIIO
- NADP Cited for Dental Exemption in OH Network Rules
- NADP Comments on DSOs to Texas Sunset Commission
- NADP Comments on Nondiscrimination Rule
- NADP Comments on Out-of-Pocket Calculator
- NADP Comments to CA Insurance Dept. on Network Adequacy
- NADP Concerns Acknowledged in CMS PFS 2023 Final Rule
- NADP Congratulates, Offers to Partner with New Surgeon General
- NADP Consortium Pilot Program – Coming in 2024
- NADP Continues CHIP Support; Congress May Fund CHIP within SGR Deal
- NADP Continues Prep for Equitable Treatment Fix
- NADP Continues to Improve Members’ Online Experience in 2023
- NADP Continues to Press CMS on Machine-Readable Directory Requirement
- NADP Continues to Track Federal Actions Related to COVID-19 Outbreak
- NADP Creates COVID-19 Resources Just for You
- NADP Discusses with ADA HPI Latest Issue Brief on CA
- NADP Education Program Advanced Your Companies and Careers
- NADP Elects 3 to Board of Directors
- NADP Engages New Congress in Capitol Hill Meetings This Week
- NADP Engages on Medical Loss Ratio
- NADP Enhances LOTS 2.0 Dashboard
- NADP Federal and State Election Report
- NADP Fields Q2 Benefit Utilization Survey with Unique Section
- NADP Focusing on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Industry
- NADP Forms DSO Advisory Council
- NADP Foundation Issues First RFP
- NADP Government Relations Navigates Federal Advocacy During Pandemic – 2020 Year in Review
- NADP GR Team Held New Volunteer Introduction and Dental Interact Refresher
- NADP has a New Mailing Address
- NADP Has You Covered on Federal Issues
- NADP Honors 11 Individuals with Evelyn Ireland Volunteer Award
- NADP Informs Members about EDI Requirements
- NADP Informs Members about House E&C Markup of Reauthorization Bills
- NADP Insights
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- NADP Insights – April 2020
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- NADP Insights – Dec. 2019
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- NADP Insights – March 2020
- NADP Insights – May 2020
- NADP Insights – Oct. 2020
- NADP Introduces Two Blogs in 2023
- NADP is Seeking Data from Members for Industry Reports
- NADP Joins Broad Coalition Push for COBRA Subsidies
- NADP Joins CADP in Objections to CA Network Adequacy Regulations
- NADP Joins Letter Urging CHIP Funding Reauthorization
- NADP Launches Advocacy Campaign for Medicaid FMAP Increase
- NADP Launches Circle of Allies
- NADP Launches New Website on Dec. 7
- NADP Maintains a Strong Federal Focus
- NADP Meets with Head of CCIIO
- NADP Members Advocate for Improved Access to Dental Benefits at AIA
- NADP Monitors Efforts to Expand COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding
- NADP Obtains Clarification on Small Business Funding for Dental Benefits
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- NADP on the Move – 2016 Overview
- NADP On The Move – 2020 RECAP
- NADP ON THE MOVE – April 2020
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- NADP On the Move – July 2023
- NADP On The Move – July 2024
- NADP on the Move – June / July 2020
- NADP ON THE MOVE – June 2021
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- NADP On The Move – November 2020
- NADP On The Move – November 2021
- NADP On The Move – Oct. 2020
- NADP On the Move – October 2023
- NADP On The Move 2023 Recap
- NADP On The Move in 2021
- NADP On the Move in 2022
- NADP On The Move in 2024
- NADP On The Move May 2021
- NADP Online Career Center – Connecting Talent with Great Opportunities
- NADP Operations WG Forms New Network Leasing SWG
- NADP Opposes Ohio NCS Bill
- NADP Opposes Recent CMS MFAR
- NADP Participates with Oral Health Stakeholders on Exchanges
- NADP Partners with Kidney and Transplant Organizations on Independent Purchase
- NADP Press Release: Dental Benefit Choice Critical to Meet Care Needs
- NADP Proactively Representing Industry on EDI Standards
- NADP Provides Dental Industry Perspective on CCIIO Letter to Issuers on Exchanges
- NADP Publishes 2023 CDT Change Document
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- NADP Pulse – April 2021
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- NADP Pulse – November 2020
- NADP Pulse – November 2021
- NADP Pulse – November 2022
- NADP Pulse – October 2021
- NADP Pulse by Board Chair Jeremy Hedrick
- NADP Pushes for Health Care Priorities in Next Relief Bill
- NADP Releases 2021 Benefit Utilization Report
- NADP Report Reveals Overall Decrease in Dental Benefits Enrollment
- NADP Represents Members on Multiple State Issues
- NADP Represents You on Proposed Amendment to NY Regulation 62
- NADP Requests Modifications to New Mexico Minimum Standards Rule
- NADP Reviewing PY23 NBPP and Letter to Issuers
- NADP Seeks Clarification on CMS CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
- NADP Sending Plan Directory Updates in March
- NADP Served as Industry Resource on MASS MLR
- NADP Serving Our Industry as Decision on Mass. MLR Ballot Draws Near
- NADP Shared Research Employer Tracking Study Seeking Sponsors
- NADP Shares Medicare Advantage Map
- NADP Shares News of USPSTF Oral Health Research
- NADP Solves Industry Issue by Gaining CMS Approval of New RARC
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- NADP Spotlight – June 2024
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- NADP Spotlight – December 2023
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- NADP Spotlight – November 2023
- NADP Submits Comments on IRS Direct Primary Care Agreement Rule
- NADP Submits Comments on New Mexico Credentialing
- NADP Submits Comments on PY2023 Exchange Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
- NADP Submits Comments to CMS on Georgia Exchange Waiver
- NADP Submits Comments to Department of Labor on No Surprises Act
- NADP Submits Industry Proposal on Network Adequacy to NAIC Workgroup
- NADP Supports Dental Exemption for Self Insured in “Cadillac Tax” Comments
- NADP Supports DSOs in Comments in MD, TX
- NADP to Comment on CMS Collection of Machine Readable Data on Networks
- NADP to Launch Quality Improvement Activity Program for MLR Consortium Plans in February
- NADP to Meet with CCIIO Director
- NADP to Represent Industry on GAO Interview
- NADP to Support Dental Exemption in “Cadillac Tax” Guidance
- NADP Tracks State Small Employer Definitions
- NADP Tracks State-Level COVID Responses
- NADP Updates Members on DoL COBRA Model Notices and FAQs
- NADP Updates Membership Definition
- NADP Urges Dental Exemption in Comments on OH Provider Network Disclosures Rule
- NADP Urges Flexibility for States in Comments on Medicaid Proposed Rule
- NADP Urges NY DFS Reverse Course on Cybersecurity Regulations
- NADP Urging NCOIL to Consider DMLR Reporting Model Legislation
- NADP Voices Support for PPE Tax Credit Bill
- NADP Volunteerism Skyrockets with Record-Setting Response to Call for Volunteers
- NADP Weighs in on Medicaid Trends Impacting Adult Dental Coverage
- NADP Welcomes Teresa Cagnolatti as Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs
- NADP Will Represent You at NCOIL Summer Meeting
- NADP Works to Improve Network Leasing Bills
- NADP, 200 Organizations Ask Congress to Preserve Funding for Dental Care
- NADP, Dental Benefits Providers Rally Against Maine DLR Legislation
- NADP, LICONY Urge Flexibility on NY Network Standards
- NADP’s Advocacy Improves Dental Transparency Bills in TX and CT
- NAIC Could Finalize Network Adequacy Model Act This Week
- NAIC Subgroup Retains Discount Model Act, May Consider Revisions in the Future
- NAIC Summer Meeting Wrap-up
- NAIC Update
- NCOIL Annual Meeting: Legislators Discuss Network Adequacy, Directories and Telemedicine
- Nebraska, Other States Prepare for Employer Definition Expansion
- Network Adequacy Updates
- Network Administration Report Coming in December 1
- Networks Update
- New Codes, Change Doc & Claim Form Available to Current Licensee
- New Dental Interact Communities for Volunteers
- New DI Discussion on the Next Big Thing in ACA Implementation: State Innovation Waivers
- New Look for LOTS 2.0 Dashboard
- New Member Interest Group Formed for Carriers and Consultants
- New Member Meeting at CONVERGE
- New Member Meeting at CONVERGE
- New Members’ Only Benefit: Delegated Credentialing Checklists
- New Mexico Responds to Stakeholder Comments on Minimum Standards Rule
- New NASHP Brief on Oral Health & State Strategies
- New Non-Covered Service Legislation, Familiar Provisions
- New Oral Health Studies on NADP.org
- New Oregon Law on Patient Data Collection
- NEW State APCD Report Released
- New Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health Published
- Nominating Committee Seeks Board Candidates
- Nominations Committee Announces Initial Slate of Six Board Candidates
- Nominations Committee Seeking Members Interested in Board Service
- Nominations Committee Seeking Members Interested in Board Service
- North Dakota Dental Transparency Bill Signed Into Law
- Ohio HB 95 re NCS: Opponent Testimony to be Heard 4/29/15
- Operations WG Releases Best Practices Document on Network Leasing
- OR Advisory Committee Recommends Embedding in Standard Exchange Plans
- Owen Urech Promoted to Director of Government Relations
- Phase II Credentialing
- PHE extension
- Plan now to participate in the 2022 Benefit Utilization Survey
- President Biden Signs Executive Order on ACA and Medicaid
- President Biden Signs Executive Orders and Regulatory Freeze
- President Trump Signs COVID Relief and Omnibus Spending Package into Law
- Proposed PY2023 Medicare Payment Notice Includes Expansion of Medically Necessary Dental Coverage
- Protecting the Value of Your Member Benefits
- Provider Directory Validation Program – A Member Benefit
- Q1 2021 Benefit Utilization preliminary report delivered to participants
- Release of PY 2018 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters
- Repeal of McCarran-Ferguson Exemption for Health and Dental Insurance Passed by Senate
- Research Commission Changes Schedule for Benefit Utilization Survey
- Research Commission Preparing for MLR Analysis
- Research Commission Revises Survey Schedule
- Research Commission Updates
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- Research Department Expands Focus to External Audience
- Research Recap
- Research Reminder: Submit Your Data for Plan Design Survey
- Research Reminders
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- Research Reminders – June 2024
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- Research Report – November 2020
- Research Report – November 2021
- Research Report – Oct. 2020
- Research Report Aug/Sept 2021
- Research Report Recap 2015
- Research Retrospective 2016
- Research Retrospective for 2022
- Response to Value-Based Benefits and Care Survey Exceeds Expectations
- Rhode Island Dental Insurance Bill Would Negatively Impact Consumers
- Rhode Island Seeks to Erode Non-Covered Services Law
- Richard Jones Named 2020 Don Mayes Leadership Award Recipient
- Seeking Ambassadors to Meet, Greet, and Help CONVERGE First-Time Attendees
- Senate interest in Dental in Medicare Grows
- Senate Passes Extension of Enhanced ACA Plan Subsidies
- Senators Introduce Oral Health for Moms Act
- SERFF Publishes Exchange Certification Timelines by State
- Small Business Administration Clarifies Inclusion of Dental Premiums in PPP Forgiveness
- Social Responsibility Survey Due June 21
- South Carolina Withdraws Discount Proposed Regs
- State Activity on Provider Directories
- State Developments in OK, NY, OR
- State Legislatures, NCOIL on GRW Radar
- State Network Adequacy Updates
- State Recap
- State Regulatory Issues & Network Adequacy Updates
- State Updates
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- State Updates – April 2024
- State Updates for June / July 2020
- Statement from NADP Executive Director
- STI 2015 Highlights
- STI 2016 Highlights
- Still Accepting Submissions to most 2021 NADP Industry Surveys
- Submit Your Data for NADP Provider Network Administration Survey by June 30
- Summary of Medicaid Managed Care Rule Highlights Dental Impacts
- SUNSET Administrative Review Rule Finalized
- Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Affordable Care Act Case
- Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act in California v. Texas
- Talking Strategy – Notes from CAP and the Future of Dental Care Access Task Force
- Technology Talk – March 2022
- Terminology Talk
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- Terminology Talk – July 2024
- Terminology Talk – June 2024
- Terminology Talk – November 2022
- Terminology Talk Column Illuminates Industry Advances
- TERMINOLOGY TALK: SNOMED Business Meeting Update and SNODDS Information
- Terminology Talk: SNOMED CT 101
- Terminology Talk: Updates on Quality Measures & Enhance CDT proposals
- The Big Picture – May 2015
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- The Big Picture – August 2015
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- The Big Picture – March 2015
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- There’s Still Time to Sponsor the Consumer Tracking Survey!
- Three Long Term Volunteer Leaders Nominated for Gabryl Award
- Timothy L. Brown named NADP Interim Executive Director
- Triumphant TST Overture
- TST Advancing the Industry
- TST Provides Critical Insights and Member Resources
- TST Triumphs in 2019
- U.S. House Holds Markups for COVID-19 Relief
- Upcoming Industry Survey Deadlines
- Update on CDT 2025 Licensing Program
- Update regarding the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health
- Update Your Research Contacts ASAP!
- Updated ADA Claim Form Now Available to Licensees
- Updated Reasonable Assurance Brief and Infographic Online
- Updates on Nebraska NCS Bill
- US House Passes Antitrust Exemption Repeal Legislation
- US House Passes Build Back Better Act
- US House Passes New COVID Relief Bill, Negotiations Halted Until After Election
- US Senate Confirms Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator
- Virtual Advocacy Event Focuses on Improving Consumer Access to Dental Coverage
- Virtual CONVERGE 2020 Receives Rave Reviews
- Volunteers needed for 2021 Consumer Tracking Study Task Force
- Volunteers: Prepare for 2025 at Leadership Conference Featuring Expanded Schedule
- WA HIX Board to take Action on Adult Dental Benefits
- Washington DLR Reporting Bill Becomes Law
- Washington Exchange Continues Discussions on Addition of Family Dental Benefits
- Webinars Address Timely Industry Trends
- Welcome New 2021 Members
- WhyDental.org – Your Communications Resource
- Yoga + Core Workout
- Your Voice Heard at DQA: 2 Measures Approved for Pregnant Patients
- Your Voice on Key Federal Issues in 2023
CONVERGE
- 10 Individuals Will Serve as 2024 CONVERGE Ambassadors
- 2023 Education Recap
- Advance Your Company and Career with CONVERGE Breakout Sessions
- First Time Attendees: Meet Your CONVERGE Ambassadors
- General Sessions Offer Deep Dive on Timely Industry Topics
- Highly Rated CONVERGE 2023 Achieves Milestones in Attendance
- New Member Meeting at CONVERGE
- Seeking Ambassadors to Meet, Greet, and Help CONVERGE First-Time Attendees
Dental Impressions Blog
- A Hard Needle to Thread—Adding an Adult Dental Essential Health Benefit
- A Record-Setting CONVERGE Kicks Off a New Cycle of Initiatives from NADP Volunteer Groups
- Adult Dental EHB – A Good Idea, but Watch the Jenga Tower
- Allow the Independent Purchase of Qualified Dental Plans on Healthcare.gov
- An Under-Appreciated Truth – Consumer Protections in Dental Plans Are Increasing
- Another Record-Setting CONVERGE – Here are a Few Highlights
- Another Year of MLR Bills in State Houses: The Results
- Applying Medical Loss Ratio to Dental Insurance: Considerations for Legislators
- Changing the Paper Claim: A Call for a Balanced Response
- Dental Benefits in Medicare Advantage: Making a Good Story Great
- Dental Impressions Blog
- Dental Plans and Opioid Epidemic: How We Can Help
- Medical Loss Ratio and Dental Plans: NADP’s Position
- NADP Foundation Issues Its First Grants
- NADP Urges Delay in the Planned Implementation of CDT 2.0
- NADP Workgroup Steers Us Toward Operational Excellence
- New Survey Highlights Opportunities and Barriers to Value-Based Dental Care
- Re-Establishing the NADP Foundation
- Slightly Fewer Americans have Dental Insurance than a Year Ago, but More Seniors Are Covered: Insights from NADP’s Dental Benefits Enrollment Report
- The Jenga Tower Falls: Actuarial Analysis of an Embedded Dental Benefit
- The Latest on Applying Medical Loss Ratio to Dental Insurance: What We Can Learn from NCOIL, CHBRP, and the Trend Across States
- The Often-Unmentioned Benefits of Network Leasing
- The Quest for the Holy Grail: Integrating (or Aligning) Dental and Medical
- Thoughts on the Recent Congressional Oral Health Hearing
- Trendlines in Dental Plan Reimbursement
- Value-Based Reimbursement in Dental – What is Possible?
Federal
- Debate to Better Dentistry: MLRs for dental plans
- Dental Plan Lobby Warns Loss Ratios Could Drive Groups To Self-Insure
- DOC Access Act Senate Companion Bill Introduced
- NADP Concerns Acknowledged in CMS PFS 2023 Final Rule
- NADP GR Team Held New Volunteer Introduction and Dental Interact Refresher
- NADP Highlights Biden Administration Proposed Rule
- NADP Informs Members about House E&C Markup of Reauthorization Bills
- NADP Notifies Members about CMS PY2025 NBPP & Adult Dental EHB
- NADP Seeks Clarification on CMS CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
- NADP Serving Our Industry as Decision on Mass. MLR Ballot Draws Near
- NADP States Your Case on DMLR at NCOIL
- NADP Urging NCOIL to Consider DMLR Reporting Model Legislation
- State Updates
- Your Voice on Key Federal Issues in 2023
Industry News
- “Your State, Your Stories” Highlights Beneficiary Stories in All 50 States
- *New* NADP Online Career Center
- 2023 State Fact Sheets Are Here
- ADA Seeking Public Comment on Enhanced CDT Code Project
- BeneCare partners with TeleDentistry.com
- CMS finalizes rule rescinding Parts C, D enrollment requirements
- Dental Benefits Enrollees Validate Industry’s Support Programs During Pandemic
- Dental Industry Leader Dr. Teresa Dolan Joins Overjet as Chief Dental Officer
- Dental Plans Leaders Take Tax and Market Concerns to the Hill
- Dental Plans Leaders Urge Congress to Improve Access to Dental Coverage via Medicare and Marketplaces
- Dentist-recommended strategies to prevent stress-related teeth grinding
- Diverse Dental Society (DDS) Presents LaVette C. Henderson, CMP, HMCC, FACD as the 2022 President
- Dominion National Announces Additional Benefits for Members, Dentists to Help During COVID-19
- Dominion National Awarded Second-Consecutive Seven-Year Contract to Offer Dental Benefits for Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
- Dominion National Awarded State of Delaware Dental Insurance Benefits Contract
- Dominion National Celebrates 25th Anniversary
- Dominion National Donates Dental Kits to Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
- Dominion National Extends Teledentistry Coverage Indefinitely
- Dominion National Launches New ePPO Dental Products
- Dominion National Now Offering Discounted Hearing Benefits
- Dominion National Offering Teledentistry Coverage in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Dominion National Offers New Teledentistry Solution
- Dominion National to Offer Customers Access to SmileDirectClub’s Orthodontic Clear Aligner Program
- Dominion National to Present at Group Underwriters Association Annual Conference
- Dominion National Unveils New Online Dentist Search
- Dominion National’s Jeff Schwab Named 40 Under 40 Honoree
- FDA plays tooth fairy, awards clearance to VideaHealth’s cavity-spotting AI
- Five Regional Dental Organizations First in Nation to Publicly Report Quality Indicators
- GEHA celebrates 25 years of GEHA Solutions with $250,000+ of investment to address health equity
- GEHA Solutions invests $250,000 into oral health equity philanthropy, focused on diversifying dentistry and dental hygiene
- Good Gum Health May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma
- Guardian Study Finds Employers Save Money When Employees Use Preventive Dental Benefits
- HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare
- How U.S. seniors on Medicare can bridge the gap in dental insurance
- In a Dental Industry First, Overjet’s Dental Assist Receives FDA Clearance to Bring AI to the Dental Practice
- June is National Oral Health Month – A Reason to Smile!
- Mike Adelberg Starts as New NADP Executive Director
- NADP Announces Resignation and Planned Transition for Executive Director
- NADP Condemns Deceptive Digital Marketing Tactics
- NADP Launches New Website on Dec. 7
- NADP Members Advocate for Consumer Access to Dental Coverage in Public and Private Markets via Virtual Congressional Visits
- NADP Members Advocate for Improved Access to Dental Benefits
- NADP On The Move
- NADP Press Statement on Congressional Hearings on Consideration of Dental in Medicare
- NADP to Represent Industry on GAO Interview
- NADP Volunteer Leader honored for contributions in SNODENT development! Dr. Mark Jurkovich receives Award of Excellence from an international group
- New Codes, Change Doc & Claim Form Available to Current Licensee
- New poll: Adding dental coverage to Medicare is so popular it could sway voters in the Democratic primary
- New Report Shows Benefits of Including Dental Coverage in Medicare Advantage Programs
- New Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health Published
- No dental insurance? Discount plans can provide saving
- Overjet and New England Family Dentistry Partner to Bring Artificial Intelligence to over 50 Dental Practices
- Overjet Named to Forbes AI 50 List of Most Promising A.I. Companies Shaping the Future
- Overjet Named to the 2021 CB Insights AI 100 List of Most Innovative Artificial Intelligence Startups
- Overjet Secures U.S. Patent for its Revolutionary AI Technology Enabling Accurate Measurements on Dental X-rays
- Overjet sinks its teeth into another round of capital for its dental AI tech
- Overjet’s FDA-Cleared Dental AI Named to Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards
- P&R Dental Strategies Announces Rebrand to Fluent
- Pacific Dental Services and American Diabetes Association Partner To Increase Awareness of the Link Between Oral Health and Diabetes
- Pacira Announces FDA Approval of Supplemental New Drug Application for EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) in Pediatric Patients
- PPO USA announces name change to GEHA Solutions
- Preventive Dental Treatment Lowers Healthcare Costs for Adults Covered by Medicaid, Per Research Conducted Under NADP Grant
- Recent Research Points to a Two-Way Relationship Between Mental and Oral Health
- Ron Bolden Receives NADP Gabryl Award, Dental Benefits Industry Top Honor
- SKYGEN Releases Its Must-Know Predictions for the Specialty Benefits Industry
- SKYGEN Releases New Features to SaaS Platform
- Sleep Awareness Month: Dentists Can Play a Key Role in Detecting Sleep Apnea
- SmileDirectClub Partners With MetLife
- Solstice Adds Teledentistry Coverage to Increase Access to Dental Care During COVID-19
- Solstice Dental Plans Available Through May 15 During Special Enrollment Period
- Solstice Wins Two Gold Stevie® Awards, Named ‘Account Management Team of the Year’
- Straightening your teeth without leaving your home
- Strategic Dental Announces the Launch of Consulting Services
- Teen Eating Disorders Linked to Cyberbullying: Dentists Can Help Detect the Symptoms
- TERMINOLOGY TALK: SNOMED Business Meeting Update and SNODDS Information
- Three New 2024 Code Sets Available from ADA
- United Concordia Dental Awards $410,000 to 24 Pennsylvania Organizations for Education Funding
- United Concordia Dental Donates $100,000 to Food Banks Nationwide
- United Concordia Dental Offers Four Tips to Keep Kids Cavity-Free this Summer
- United Concordia Dental Offers Toothbrush Hygiene Tips During COVID-19
- United Concordia Dental Says Healthy Dental Habits Should Start Early
- United Concordia Dental Steps Up to Ensure Care is Delivered Safely
- Water fluoridation confirmed to prevent dental decay in US children and adolescents
- What to Expect When You Return to Dental Chairs
- When and how often should children see the dentist? Unum finds parents aren’t sure
- Worst Types of Halloween Candy for Your Oral Health
Medicare
- CMS finalizes rule rescinding Parts C, D enrollment requirements
- Dental Benefits in Medicare Advantage: Making a Good Story Great
- Dental Plans Leaders Urge Congress to Improve Access to Dental Coverage via Medicare and Marketplaces
- NADP Press Statement on Congressional Hearings on Consideration of Dental in Medicare
- NADP Seeks Clarification on CMS CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
- New poll: Adding dental coverage to Medicare is so popular it could sway voters in the Democratic primary
NADP on the Move
- Bernice Ogbondah Receives Hogans Fellowship
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On the Move
- NADP On the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP on the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP on the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP ON THE MOVE
- NADP On the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On the Move – July 2023
- NADP On The Move – July 2024
- NADP on the Move – May 2024
- NADP On the Move – October 2023
- NADP On The Move 2023 Recap
- NADP On the Move in 2022
- NADP On The Move in 2024
- Protecting the Value of Your Member Benefits
NADP Updates
- *New* NADP Online Career Center
- 2023 State Fact Sheets Are Here
- Bernice Ogbondah Receives Hogans Fellowship
- Board Sets 2024 Plan Dues
- Coming Soon: Upgrade to Dental Interact
- Detroit-based DENCAP, state’s largest DMO, announces purchase of Golden Dental Plans
- Dr. Jurkovich Receives NADP Don Mayes Leadership Award
- Gum Disease Impacts More than Just Oral Health
- How to Add New Employees to Your Company Membership
- Layla Powers Joins NADP as Financial Director
- March 10: New Dental Interact Website Launched
- Member Benefit Spotlight: Submitting Press Releases with NADP
- Mike Adelberg Starts as New NADP Executive Director
- More plans using or considering using A.I. in claims processing, per NADP 2022 Claims Metrics report
- NADP Announces Selection of Eme Augustini as New Executive Director
- NADP Board Elects Officers
- NADP Consortium Pilot Program – Coming in 2024
- NADP Continues to Improve Members’ Online Experience in 2023
- NADP has a New Mailing Address
- NADP Hires Bianca Balale, State Affairs Manager
- NADP Honors 13 Members with Evelyn Ireland Volunteer Award
- NADP Introduces Two Blogs in 2023
- NADP Launches New Website on Dec. 7
- NADP On the Move
- NADP on the Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On The Move
- NADP On The Move – July 2024
- NADP Online Career Center – Connecting Talent with Great Opportunities
- NADP Pulse
- NADP Pulse – November 2022
- NADP Research in a Time of Dental Loss Ratio
- NADP Response: The UnitedHealth Optum Cyberattack
- NADP to Represent Industry on GAO Interview
- NADP Volunteerism Skyrockets with Record-Setting Response to Call for Volunteers
- National Association of Dental Plans Celebrates 35th Anniversary
- New Look for LOTS 2.0 Dashboard
- New Partnership Between VSP Vision Care and United Concordia Dental Creates Dental-Vision Bundle Offering for Employers
- Ron Bolden Receives NADP Gabryl Award, Dental Benefits Industry Top Honor
- Strategic Dental Announces the Launch of Strategic32 Fee Analysis for Dentists.
- Terminology Talk
- The Latest on Applying Medical Loss Ratio to Dental Insurance: What We Can Learn from NCOIL, CHBRP, and the Trend Across States
- Tips to Keep Your Mouth Healthy During Breast Cancer Treatment
- Up to 53% off if you sign by December 31, 2023!
- Vaping as a Quit-smoking Alternative — Consider the Risks
- Volunteer to Moderate a Roundtable Topic
- What a Tongue Color Change Is Saying About Your Overall Health
- Why Dental Insurance Is Worth the Investment
Oral Health
- Drinking less alcohol can lead to better mouth and eye health
- Good Gum Health May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma
- Guardian Study Finds Employers Save Money When Employees Use Preventive Dental Benefits
- How U.S. seniors on Medicare can bridge the gap in dental insurance
- June is National Oral Health Month – A Reason to Smile!
- New Oral Health Studies on NADP.org
- Sleep Awareness Month: Dentists Can Play a Key Role in Detecting Sleep Apnea
- Water fluoridation confirmed to prevent dental decay in US children and adolescents
- Worst Types of Halloween Candy for Your Oral Health
President's Message
- Mike Adelberg Starts as New NADP Executive Director
- NADP Pulse
- NADP Pulse
- NADP Pulse
- NADP Pulse – April 2023
- NADP Pulse – January 2023
- NADP Pulse – November 2022
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight
- NADP Spotlight – June 2024
- NADP Spotlight – April 2024
- NADP Spotlight – December 2023
- NADP Spotlight – July 2024
- NADP Spotlight – May 2024
- NADP Spotlight – November 2023
- NADP Spotlight – October 2023
Press Releases
- “Your State, Your Stories” Highlights Beneficiary Stories in All 50 States
- BeneCare partners with TeleDentistry.com
- CMS finalizes rule rescinding Parts C, D enrollment requirements
- Delta Dental of California and affiliates’ first female CEO announces leadership team
- Dental Benefits Enrollees Validate Industry’s Support Programs During Pandemic
- Dental health resources to consider for children with cleft lips and palates
- Dental Industry Leader Dr. Teresa Dolan Joins Overjet as Chief Dental Officer
- Dental Plans Leaders Take Tax and Market Concerns to the Hill
- Dental Plans Leaders Urge Congress to Improve Access to Dental Coverage via Medicare and Marketplaces
- Dentist-recommended strategies to prevent stress-related teeth grinding
- Diverse Dental Society (DDS) Presents LaVette C. Henderson, CMP, HMCC, FACD as the 2022 President
- Dominion National Announces Additional Benefits for Members, Dentists to Help During COVID-19
- Dominion National Awarded Second-Consecutive Seven-Year Contract to Offer Dental Benefits for Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
- Dominion National Awarded State of Delaware Dental Insurance Benefits Contract
- Dominion National Celebrates 25th Anniversary
- Dominion National Donates Dental Kits to Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
- Dominion National Extends Teledentistry Coverage Indefinitely
- Dominion National Launches New ePPO Dental Products
- Dominion National Now Offering Discounted Hearing Benefits
- Dominion National Offering Teledentistry Coverage in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Dominion National Offers New Teledentistry Solution
- Dominion National to Offer Customers Access to SmileDirectClub’s Orthodontic Clear Aligner Program
- Dominion National to Present at Group Underwriters Association Annual Conference
- Dominion National Unveils New Online Dentist Search
- Dominion National’s Jeff Schwab Named 40 Under 40 Honoree
- Drinking less alcohol can lead to better mouth and eye health
- FDA plays tooth fairy, awards clearance to VideaHealth’s cavity-spotting AI
- February is Children’s Dental Health Month: Gum Disease Affects Kids Too
- Five Regional Dental Organizations First in Nation to Publicly Report Quality Indicators
- GEHA celebrates 25 years of GEHA Solutions with $250,000+ of investment to address health equity
- GEHA Solutions invests $250,000 into oral health equity philanthropy, focused on diversifying dentistry and dental hygiene
- GEHA Solutions Supports Increased Diversity Through Oral Health Equity Scholarships
- Good Gum Health May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma
- Guardian Study Finds Employers Save Money When Employees Use Preventive Dental Benefits
- HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare
- How U.S. seniors on Medicare can bridge the gap in dental insurance
- In a Dental Industry First, Overjet’s Dental Assist Receives FDA Clearance to Bring AI to the Dental Practice
- Member Benefit Spotlight: Submitting Press Releases with NADP
- Mike Adelberg Starts as New NADP Executive Director
- NADP Advocates for Improved Access to Dental Benefits and Care
- NADP and ADA Achieve Loss Ratio Compromise at NCOIL
- NADP Announces Resignation and Planned Transition for Executive Director
- NADP Board Elects Officers
- NADP Board Elects Officers
- NADP Celebrates Passage of Key Dental Benefit Legislation Enhancing Transparency and Consumer Choice
- NADP Condemns Deceptive Digital Marketing Tactics
- NADP Members Advocate for Consumer Access to Dental Coverage in Public and Private Markets via Virtual Congressional Visits
- NADP Members Advocate for Improved Access to Dental Benefits
- NADP Press Statement on Congressional Hearings on Consideration of Dental in Medicare
- NADP Push for Greater Access to Dental Benefits Gaining Traction in Congress
- NADP Research Reveals Record in Dental Coverage for Americans
- NADP Response: The UnitedHealth Optum Cyberattack
- NADP Revitalizes its Foundation
- NADP Volunteer Leader honored for contributions in SNODENT development! Dr. Mark Jurkovich receives Award of Excellence from an international group
- New Partnership Between VSP Vision Care and United Concordia Dental Creates Dental-Vision Bundle Offering for Employers
- New poll: Adding dental coverage to Medicare is so popular it could sway voters in the Democratic primary
- New Report Shows Benefits of Including Dental Coverage in Medicare Advantage Programs
- New Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health Published
- No dental insurance? Discount plans can provide saving
- Overjet and New England Family Dentistry Partner to Bring Artificial Intelligence to over 50 Dental Practices
- Overjet Named to Forbes AI 50 List of Most Promising A.I. Companies Shaping the Future
- Overjet Named to the 2021 CB Insights AI 100 List of Most Innovative Artificial Intelligence Startups
- Overjet Secures U.S. Patent for its Revolutionary AI Technology Enabling Accurate Measurements on Dental X-rays
- Overjet sinks its teeth into another round of capital for its dental AI tech
- Overjet’s FDA-Cleared Dental AI Named to Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards
- P&R Dental Strategies Announces Rebrand to Fluent
- Pacific Dental Services and American Diabetes Association Partner To Increase Awareness of the Link Between Oral Health and Diabetes
- Pacira Announces FDA Approval of Supplemental New Drug Application for EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) in Pediatric Patients
- PPO USA announces name change to GEHA Solutions
- Preventive Dental Treatment Lowers Healthcare Costs for Adults Covered by Medicaid, Per Research Conducted Under NADP Grant
- Quest Analytics® Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification for its Quest Enterprise Services® (QES®) Platform, Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance
- Recent Research Points to a Two-Way Relationship Between Mental and Oral Health
- Ron Bolden Receives NADP Gabryl Award, Dental Benefits Industry Top Honor
- SKYGEN Recognized as Preferred Vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans
- SKYGEN Releases Its Must-Know Predictions for the Specialty Benefits Industry
- SKYGEN Releases New Features to SaaS Platform
- Sleep Awareness Month: Dentists Can Play a Key Role in Detecting Sleep Apnea
- SmileDirectClub Partners With MetLife
- Solstice Adds Teledentistry Coverage to Increase Access to Dental Care During COVID-19
- Solstice Dental Plans Available Through May 15 During Special Enrollment Period
- Solstice Wins Two Gold Stevie® Awards, Named ‘Account Management Team of the Year’
- Straightening your teeth without leaving your home
- Strategic Dental Announces the Launch of Consulting Services
- Teen Eating Disorders Linked to Cyberbullying: Dentists Can Help Detect the Symptoms
- United Concordia Dental Awards $410,000 to 24 Pennsylvania Organizations for Education Funding
- United Concordia Dental Donates $100,000 to Food Banks Nationwide
- United Concordia Dental Logo Gets Contemporary Look
- United Concordia Dental Offers Four Tips to Keep Kids Cavity-Free this Summer
- United Concordia Dental Offers Toothbrush Hygiene Tips During COVID-19
- United Concordia Dental Program Encourages Kids to Swap Halloween Candy for Gift Cards
- United Concordia Dental Says Healthy Dental Habits Should Start Early
- United Concordia Dental Shares Oral Care Tips For Older Adults
- United Concordia Dental Steps Up to Ensure Care is Delivered Safely
- Water fluoridation confirmed to prevent dental decay in US children and adolescents
- What to Expect When You Return to Dental Chairs
- When and how often should children see the dentist? Unum finds parents aren’t sure
- Worst Types of Halloween Candy for Your Oral Health
Research
- 2023 Research Calendar
- 2023 Research Wrap-Up
- 2023 State Fact Sheets Are Here
- 2024 Research Recap
- Annual Update of Research Contacts Happens in February
- Are your research contacts current?
- Dental Benefits Report on New Enrollment Distributed to Participating Plans
- Dental Premiums Maintain Affordability According to NADP
- Dental Utilization Trends Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms Per NADP Research
- Enrollment Survey deadline extended to June 30
- Find Out What’s New in the 2022 Plan Design Report
- March 31 Deadline for NADP Benefit Utilization Trend Survey – 2022
- More plans using or considering using A.I. in claims processing, per NADP 2022 Claims Metrics report
- NADP Needs Broker Contacts for MLR Impact Study Now!
- NADP Partners with NORC on MLR Impact Study
- NADP Report Reveals Overall Decrease in Dental Benefits Enrollment
- Network Administration Report Coming in December 1
- Preventive Dental Treatment Lowers Healthcare Costs for Adults Covered by Medicaid, Per Research Conducted Under NADP Grant
- Research Commission Preparing for MLR Analysis
- Research Department Expands Focus to External Audience
- Research Reminder: Submit Your Data for Plan Design Survey
- Research Reminders
- Research Reminders
- Research Reminders
- Research Reminders
- Research Reminders – June 2024
- Response to Value-Based Benefits and Care Survey Exceeds Expectations
- Submit Your Data for NADP Provider Network Administration Survey by June 30
- There’s Still Time to Sponsor the Consumer Tracking Survey!
- Upcoming Industry Survey Deadlines
- Update Your Research Contacts ASAP!
Surveys
- 2023 Research Calendar
- Are your research contacts current?
- Enrollment Survey deadline extended to June 30
- Plan now to participate in the 2022 Benefit Utilization Survey
- Research Reminder: Submit Your Data for Plan Design Survey
- Submit Your Data for NADP Provider Network Administration Survey by June 30
- Upcoming Industry Survey Deadlines
Terminology, Standards & Transactions
- 2023 TST Retrospective
- NADP Informs Members about EDI Requirements
- NADP Operations WG Forms New Network Leasing SWG
- New Codes, Change Doc & Claim Form Available to Current Licensee
- Operations WG Releases Best Practices Document on Network Leasing
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk
- Terminology Talk – July 2024
- Terminology Talk – June 2024
- Terminology Talk – November 2022
- Terminology Talk Column Illuminates Industry Advances
- TERMINOLOGY TALK: SNOMED Business Meeting Update and SNODDS Information
- Terminology Talk: Updates on Quality Measures & Enhance CDT proposals
- Three New 2024 Code Sets Available from ADA
- TST Provides Critical Insights and Member Resources
- Your Voice Heard at DQA: 2 Measures Approved for Pregnant Patients
Events
- [AHIP Webinar] Predictions in an Evolving Health Care Landscape and the Significance of Virtual Care
- [FREE WEBINAR] FROM THE DESK OF A CHIEF AI OFFICER – Trends, Impact, and Insights with Ameritaʼs Chief AI Officer
- [FREE WEBINAR] Getting the Most out of Dental AI
- [FREE WEBINAR] How to Build the Ultimate Dental Provider Network
- [Members Only Webinar] How DSO’s Are Navigating the Network Leasing Landscape
- [Members Only Webinar] The Value of Enhanced Coding in Care and Benefit Decision Making
- [NADP MEMBER WEBINAR] How Leased Partners Are Navigating the Network Leasing Landscape
- [NADP Members Only Webinar] Focus on Medicare Advantage Dental Benefits
- [WEBINAR] AI for Dental Insurers: Calculating Return on Investment
- [Webinar] by HL7: Data Quality in Healthcare: How FHIR Profiles Can Help
- [WEBINAR] Empowering your Network Providers to Accelerate Reimbursement
- [WEBINAR] How To Find And Implement The Right Dental A.I.
- [Webinar] Medicare Advantage Trends in Dental – Feb. 8, 2023
- [Webinar] Navigating the Complexities of Credentialing
- [WEBINAR] Pathway to Value | Industry Perspective on How to Chart a Path that Meaningfully Accelerates the Shift to Value-Based Dental Care
- [Webinar] Strengthening the Payer-Provider Connection: Leveraging the Power of AI to Improve Oral Health
- [WEBINAR] The Anatomy of a Clean Claim
- [WEBINAR] Transparency in Dental: Deliver the tools and clarity that plan sponsors expect and members want
- [Webinar] Two Perspectives on the Positive Impact of Electronic Payments
- [Webinar] Value-Based Dental
- 2023 Advocacy in Action
- 2023 CONVERGE
- 2023 DQA Conference
- 2023 NADP Leadership Conference
- 2024 Advocacy in Action
- 2024 Leadership Conference
- 2025 Advocacy in Action [Members Only]
- 2025 CONVERGE
- 2025 Leadership Conference
- AADOM Insurance Symposium
- CONVERGE 2024
- NADP Consortium Session #1: Nuts & Bolts of MLR Reporting
- NADP Consortium Session #2: Operational Trade-Offs that Lower Administrative Costs and Operational Capacity to Issue Rebates
- NADP Consortium Session #3: Product Design Changes to Meet MLR Requirements
- NADP Consortium Session #4: Quality Improvement Activities
- NADP Consortium Session #5: Communicating with Members, Provider, and Brokers about MLR
- NADP Consortium Session #6: Contracting Implications of MLR
Advocacy Updates
- 2021 State Legislation Wrap Up
- Adult Dental as an EHB? NADP Reviewing Proposed CMS Rule
- Arizona: HB 2010 Loss Ratio Amendment
- Biden Administration Released Short Term Limited Duration Proposed Rule
- CCIIO Guidance for Marketplace Issuers Regarding Stand-alone Dental Plan Intent to Offer in FFM States (March 2017)
- CMS Letter to NADP: Correction to the Dental Icon via Static Verbiage on Healthcare.gov (November 2015)
- CMS Releases Medicaid Managed Care Proposed Rule
- Colorado Releases DLR Rule Draft
- Colorado: SB 23-179 Draft Rule and Stakeholder Meeting
- Colorado: SB 23-179 Draft Rule and Stakeholder Meeting
- Colorado: SB23-179 Loss Ratio Reporting
- Comments to CMS: Health Reimbursement Arrangements (August 2020)
- Comments to the Colorado Division of Insurance on a proposed regulation on utilization review and internal claims appeals (April 2018)
- Comments to the New Hampshire Insurance Department on a proposed network adequacy regulation (April 2018)
- Community Statement on Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies (October 2017)
- Coordinated Industry Opposition on WA DLR Bills: SB 5351/HB 1535
- DLR Continues as Top Priority in 2024
- Draft Rhode Island DLR Reporting Template
- Final Colorado DLR Rule Released
- Florida SB 892 Signed into Law
- Georgia HB 441 Vetoed
- GRW Coordinates Industry Feedback on Mass DOI Rollout of DLR Provisions
- House E&C Announce Health Subcommittee Markup of Reauthorization Bills
- Illinois HB 2070
- Independent Purchase of Dental Plans Senate Companion Bill S.2271 Introduced
- Issue Brief: Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements for Dental Plans
- Joint Letter to CMS Regarding the Medicare Advantage benchmark cap (January 2017)
- Joint Letter to CMS: Regarding the Medicare Advantage Benchmark Cap (January 2017)
- Joint Letter to Congress Regarding the Health Insurance Tax and impact to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries (July 2018)
- Joint Letter to Congress Supporting CHIP (June 2017)
- Joint letter to Congress Supporting CHIP (October 2016)
- Joint Letter to Maryland Insurance Administration Regarding network access standards (February 2017)
- Joint Letter to the Colorado Division of Insurance Regarding proposed regulation on utilization review and claims appeals (Sept. 2018)
- Joint Letter to the Colorado Division of Insurance Regarding proposed regulation on utilization review and claims appeals (September 2018)
- Joint NADP/AHIP statement to the Idaho Senate Committee on Commerce and Human Resources opposing SB 1069 (February 2019)
- Joint NADP/AHIP statement to the Kansas House Committee on Health and Human Services opposing HB 2307 (February 2019)
- Joint NADP/AHIP statement to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Health and Human Services opposing SB 444 (April 2019)
- Kansas DLR Bill Will Not Move Forward, SB 182
- Kentucky to Revise Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Plan
- Letter to the Governor of New York regarding his proposed “Windfall Profit Tax” on insurers (February 2018)
- Louisiana DLR Reporting Template
- Louisiana SB 463 Signed into Law
- Maine Dental Loss Ratio Reporting Templates
- March 27 Written Update: Oral Health Hearing
- Massachusetts DLR Rule and Hearing Notice Released
- MI Reimbursement Bill on Watch List
- Michigan: HB 5938 Methods of Payments and Reimbursements/Virtual Credit Cards
- Minnesota: HF 1176 Network Leasing and VCC (Feb. 2023)
- Mississippi DLR Bill Misses Committee Deadline, HB 1160
- Missouri HB 100
- Missouri HB 935
- Monitoring Additional Bills: Utah Virtual Credit Cards / Payments Bill | Oregon Clean Claims and Refunds Bill | Minnesota Bills: NCS & Assignment of Benefits
- Monitoring the Minnesota DLR Bill
- Montana DLR Bill: SB 335
- Montana: SB 415 – DLR Bill Tabled
- NADP 2nd Comments to CMS: Regarding Submission of Machine-Readable Data (see 5.29.15 for 1st comments) (July 2015)
- NADP Advances Federal Priorities in 2024
- NADP Advances MA Policy Agenda with New CMS Leadership
- NADP Advocates for Improved Access to Dental Benefits and Care at AIA
- NADP Advocates for MLR Reporting Model as NCOIL Deliberations Continue
- NADP Advocates for SADPs Continued Ability to Offer Coverage Under Proposed Expanded EHB Definition
- NADP Advocates on DLR in North Dakota
- NADP Analysis Shows Adults with Medicaid Preventive Dental Benefits Have Lower Medical Costs for Chronic Conditions (Nov. 2017)
- NADP Analysis Shows Adults with Medicaid Preventive Dental Benefits Have Lower Medical Costs for Chronic Conditions (November 2017)
- NADP and ACLI Voice Concerns on Addition of Adult Dental EHB in Virginia
- NADP and ADA Agree to NCOIL Loss Ratio Model Language
- NADP Celebrates Passage of Key Dental Benefit Legislation Enhancing Transparency and Consumer Choice
- NADP Comments on 2026 Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
- NADP Comments on CMS CY 2025 Payment Policies
- NADP Comments on Dental in Medicare and H.R. 3 – (October 2019)
- NADP Comments on Proposed Amendment to NY Regulation 62 (October 2022)
- NADP Comments on Proposed NV Teledentistry Regulation
- NADP Comments on U.S. H.R. 3323 Opposing the “DOC Access Act” related to extreme contractual issue (May 2016)
- NADP Comments on U.S. H.R. 3323: Opposing the “DOC Access Act” related to extreme contractual issue (May 2016)
- NADP Comments to California Department of Managed Health Care Regarding a checklist for implementation of SB 137 on provider directories (March 2016)
- NADP Comments to California Department of Managed Healthcare Regarding a checklist for implementation of SB 137 on provider directories (March 2016)
- NADP Comments to CCIIO: Regarding Proposed Essential Health Benefit Benchmarks for Plan Year 2017 (September 2015)
- NADP Comments to CCIIO: Regarding Proposed Transparency in Coverage Requirements (October 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS Regarding Proposed Rule on Market Stabilization (March 2017)
- NADP Comments to CMS regarding the Health Plan Identifier (July 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS responding to CMS’ Draft 2017 Letter to Issuers (January 2016)
- NADP Comments to CMS Responding to Request for Information on Improving Healthcare Choice (July 2017)
- NADP Comments to CMS Seeking Clarification to CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (Sept. 2022)
- NADP Comments to CMS: 2021 Exchange Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (March 2020)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Advocating Dental Transparency Within New Consumer OOP Calculator (July 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Advocating Dental Transparency Within New Consumer OOP Calculator (June 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) – (January 2020)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Regarding a proposal to rescind HPID requirements (Feb. 2019)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Regarding a proposal to rescind HPID requirements (February 2019)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Regarding Essential Community Provider Data Collection To Support PY 2017 QHP Certification (August 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Regarding Submission of Machine-Readable Provider Network Data (May 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Responding to CMS’ Draft 2017 Letter to Issuers (January 2016)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Response to CCIIO 2016 Draft Letter to Issuers in the Federally-Facilitated Marketplaces (January 2015)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Response to Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020 (Feb. 2019)
- NADP Comments to CMS: Response to Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020 (February 2019)
- NADP Comments to Department of Labor Increased reporting requirements under Form 5500 (December 2016)
- NADP Comments to Department of Labor responding to a proposal to increase reporting requirements under Form 5500 (December 2016)
- NADP Comments to Department of the Treasury: Supporting Proposed Changes to the Calculation of ACA Premium Tax Credits (September 2016)
- NADP Comments to Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Regarding implementation of SB 302 on provider directories (May 2016)
- NADP Comments to HHS / IRS / DOL: Response to Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Proposed Rule (March 2015)
- NADP Comments to HHS OCR: 1557 Tagline repeal (August 2019)
- NADP Comments to HHS: Regarding Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Proposed Rule (November 2015)
- NADP Comments to HHS: Response to Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017 (December 2015)
- NADP Comments to HHS: Response to Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018 (October 2016)
- NADP Comments to HHS: Response to Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019 (November 2017)
- NADP Comments to IRS: Regarding Excise Tax on High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage (May 2015)
- NADP Comments to Maryland Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee Supporting SB 887 regarding dental office support services (March 2015)
- NADP Comments to Massachusetts Jt Committee on Financial Services Opposition to MA HB 951 (January 2016)
- NADP Comments to Nebraska Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Opposing LB 553 regarding non-covered services and proposing an amendment (February 2015)
- NADP Comments to New York Department of Financial Services Regarding Proposed Cybersecurity Requirements 23 NYCRR 500 (Nov. 2016)
- NADP Comments to New York Department of Financial Services Regarding Proposed Cybersecurity Requirements 23 NYCRR 500 (November 2016)
- NADP Comments to NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance Requesting exemption from medical credentialing forms (July 2016)
- NADP Comments to OH Department of Insurance Responding to Draft Rules regarding Provider Network Disclosures (May 2015)
- NADP Comments to OH House Health and Aging Committee Opposing non-covered services legislation HB 95 (April 2015)
- NADP Comments to Ohio Senate Insurance Committee Opposing non-covered services legislation HB 95 (April 2016)
- NADP Comments to South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Regarding Discount Medical Plan Organization Proposed Regulation (April 2016)
- NADP Comments to the CA Department of Insurance Responding to Proposed Provider Network Regulations (Nov. 2015)
- NADP Comments to the CA Department of Insurance Responding to Proposed Provider Network Regulations (November 2015)
- NADP Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Responding to Proposed Rules regarding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs (July 2015)
- NADP Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Responding to Proposed Rules regarding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs (July 2015)
- NADP Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Responding to Proposed Rules regarding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs (July 2015)
- NADP comments to the Connecticut Department of Insurance on proposed network adequacy regulations (January 2018)
- NADP comments to the Governor of Montana opposing SB 125 (March 2019)
- NADP comments to the Maryland House Committee on Health and Government Operations opposing HB 258 (February 2019)
- NADP comments to the Maryland Senate Committee on Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs supporting SB 924 (March 2019)
- NADP comments to the Maryland Senate Committee on Finance opposing SB 239 (February 2019)
- NADP comments to the Montana Senate Committee on Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs opposing SB 125 (March 2019)
- NADP comments to the Rhode Island House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare opposing HB 5190 (March 2019)
- NADP Comments to the Texas Sunset Commission Regarding Dental Support Organizations and the Staff Report on the State Board of Dental Examiners (June 2016)
- NADP Comments to the U.S. Department of Labor Requesting exemption of dental plans within the proposed Fiduciary Rule (July 2015)
- NADP Comments to the U.S. Department of Labor: Requesting exemption of dental plans within the proposed Fiduciary Rule (July 2015)
- NADP Comments to TX House Committee on Public Health Supporting HB 2330 regarding dental office support services (April 2015)
- NADP Comments to TX Senate Health & Human Services Committee Supporting SB 960 regarding dental office support services (April 2015)
- NADP Comments to Washington House Health Care & Wellness Committee Supporting HB 1514 regarding dental office support services (February 2015)
- NADP Comments to Washington Senate Health Care Committee Opposing SB 6318 regarding Dental Service Organizations (January 2016)
- NADP Comments to Washington Senate Health Care Committee Supporting SB 5158 regarding Dental Service Organizations (January 2017)
- NADP DDPA AHIP Letter to CCIIO: Urging Correction of the Dental Icon on the FFMs (October 2015)
- NADP Highlights Dental Impact in CMS Proposed Rule on Medicaid Managed Care
- NADP Highlights Key Dental Information in Exchange PY2024 NBPP
- NADP Highlights MA Technical Changes in CMS CY 2025 Proposed Rule
- NADP Infographic and Map: State and Federal Marketplace Applications (March 2017)
- NADP Infographic: Dental Benefits Choices for Children, One Size Does Not Fit All (May 2015)
- NADP Infographic: State and Federal Marketplace Applications (April 2018)
- NADP Infographic: State and Federal Marketplace Applications (March 2015)
- NADP Infographic: State and Federal Marketplace Applications (March 2016)
- NADP Infographic: State Interpretations of Reasonable Assurance (June 2017)
- NADP Joins Dental Coalition Letter supporting CHIP (March 2015)
- NADP Letter to Administration and Congress Regarding the Affordable Care Act and the possible development of policy alternatives and modifications (January 2017)
- NADP letter to CMS Regarding Proposed 2019 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program (January 2018)
- NADP Letter to CMS Regarding Proposed 2020 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program (December 2018)
- NADP Letter to CMS Responding to Medicare Advantage Request for Information (April 2017)
- NADP Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding the Health Insurance Tax (September 2019)
- NADP Letter to Maine Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services Opposing LD 900 on non-covered services and balance billing (March 2017)
- NADP Letter to Massachusetts Exchange: Regarding Carrier Request for Responses and Quality Improvement Strategy (May 2015)
- NADP Letter to Senators Alexander and Murray Regarding policy approaches to stabilize the individual insurance market (August 2017)
- NADP Letter to Senators Alexander and Murray Supporting draft legislation to stabilize the individual insurance market (October 2017)
- NADP Letter to Senators McConnell and Schumer Regarding healthcare legislation proposed by Senators Graham and Cassidy (September 2017)
- NADP Letter to the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services Regarding changes to the Medicaid Alternative Benefit Plan (July 2018)
- NADP Letter to the Massachusetts Health Connector Regarding the Offer of Dental Benefits and Exchange-Certification (June 2016)
- NADP Letter to the U.S. Surgeon General Regarding the commission of a Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health (September 2018)
- NADP Letter to WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner Regarding draft rules on adjusting rate and form filing procedures and implementation of SB 5023 (Nov. 2015)
- NADP Letter to WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner Regarding draft rules on adjusting rate and form filing procedures and implementation of SB 5023 (November 2015)
- NADP Letter to Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Providing feedback for the Medicare Red Tape Relief Project (August 2017)
- NADP Letters to Administration regarding Tax Policy (March 2017)
- NADP Letters to Department of Labor and Office of Management and Budget Regarding 2016 Proposed Revision of Annual Information Reports (February 2017)
- NADP Maintains Neutral Position on PA Virtual Credit Card Bill (HB 1664)
- NADP map: Impact of Missing Premium Assistance for Pediatric Dental Benefits in 2015
- NADP Map: State Dental EHB Benchmarks for Plan Year (May 2016)
- NADP Monitors Pennsylvania Teledentistry Bill (HB 1585)
- NADP Monitors Wisconsin Assignment of Benefits Bill (AB 62)
- NADP Oral Testimony Expresses Opposition to WA DLR Bill
- NADP Oral Testimony Opposes 85% NE DLR Bill
- NADP Press Release Urging Limit on TX Dental Board’s Rulemaking re Dental Support Organizations and Patient Access (May 2015)
- NADP Press Release: New analysis and Infographic shows choice of dental policies key to protect kid’s dental costs (May 2015)
- NADP Push for Greater Access to Dental Benefits Gaining Traction in Congress
- NADP Releases Expanded Issue Brief on Independent Dental Purchase
- NADP Reports on NCOIL Continued Support of ERISA Waiver Proposal
- NADP Representing You on Nevada’s Proposed Loss Ratio Regulations
- NADP Reviewing Virginia SB 925 – Electronic Payments
- NADP Reviews 2026 Draft Letter to Issuers in the Federally Facilitated Exchanges
- NADP Reviews Proposed 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
- NADP Shows Support for Adult Dental in Medicaid
- NADP Speaks Out Against Dental Loss Ratio in North Dakota
- NADP Statement on the Opioid Crisis and Role of Dental Plans (April 2018)
- NADP Submits Comment Letter on Indiana SB 132
- NADP Submits Joint Trades Letter on Annual Financial Reporting and Rebating
- NADP Successfully Represented You in the States in 2024
- NADP Summarizes Key Points of CMS CY 2025 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage
- NADP Summarizes Key Sections of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
- NADP Testifies at Hearing and Prepares Joint Trades Comment Letter on Proposed MA DLR Rule
- NADP Tracking Court Rulings on ACA Preventive Services Mandate
- NADP tracking Florida Virtual Credit Cards and Prior Authorization Bill SB 892
- NADP Tracking Missouri DLR Bill, HB 439
- NADP Tracking New Jersey Balance Billing Bill SB 765
- NADP Tracking Progress of PA Teledentistry Bill (HB 1585)
- NADP Update and Infographic: State Interpretations of Reasonable Assurance (May 2015)
- NADP Updates Members on Michigan HB 5938 (Virtual Credit Cards)
- NADP Victory: Rhode Island Enacts MLR Reporting Bill
- NADP Voices Concerns on Addition of Adult Dental as an EHB in Virginia
- NADP Voices Concerns on Proposed Dental Reforms in Washington
- NCOIL Interim Meeting of the Health and Long Term Care Committee
- NCOIL Releases Interim Meeting Agenda and DLR Model Amendment
- Nevada: SB 393 DLR, Rate Filings, and Down Coding
- New Dental Loss Ratio Legislation Week of 2/10/2025
- New Jersey: AB 4913 Virtual Credit Cards
- New Mexico: SB 17 DLR, Prior Authorization, Leasing, AOB, VCC, Claims Recovery
- New York DLR Bill – AB 3919
- New York: AB 7862 Non-Covered Services Vetoed
- New York: S 7013 Dental Loss Ratio
- NORC Report: Early Impacts of the Minimum Medical Loss Ratio for Dental Plans in Massachusetts: Perspectives of Dental Plans & Dental Brokers, Spring 2024
- Oklahoma SB 438 – Virtual Credit Cards
- Oklahoma: HB 1694 Dental Loss Ratio
- Oregon Governor Signs Virtual Credit Cards and Network Leasing Bill into Law
- Pennsylvania HB 1457: MLR Reporting
- Pennsylvania: HB 1585 Teledentistry
- Pennsylvania: HB 1664 Virtual Credit Cards
- RE: SB 5066 “An Act Relating to clarifying that health care benefit managers must file contracts with health carriers with the office of the insurance commissioner” (Feb. 2023)
- RI Passes DLR Reporting Bill
- Senate Letter and House Letter to CMS (December 2018)
- Senate Letter and House Letter to CMS Regarding the Separate Administration of Dental on the Marketplaces (December 2018)
- State and Federal Marketplace Applications (April 2019)
- State and Federal Marketplace Applications 2017
- State Updates at a Glance
- Testimony to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on a bill pertaining to non-covered services (April 2018)
- U.S. Senators Letter to Department of the Treasury: Requesting the Cost of Stand-alone Dental Benefits be Included in the Calculation of ACA Premium Tax Credits (May 2016)
- Under Review: 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
- Update on Massachusetts Loss Ratio Implementation
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Update
- Weekly State Legislative Updates
- West Virginia Bills: DLR, Virtual Credit Cards & Network Leasing
- West Virginia SB 290 & HB 2604
- Wisconsin: AB 62 Assignment of Benefits
Research
- (All States) Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- 2019 Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment
- 2019 Dental Benefits Report: Provider Networks
- 2019 NADP Financial Operations and Premium Report
- 2019 NADP U.S. Group Dental Claims Processing Metrics (published Dec. 2020)
- 2019 State of the Dental Benefits Market
- 2020 Benefit Utilization Survey Participant Report
- 2020 Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment
- 2020 NADP Customer Contact Center Metrics Report (published in December 2021)
- 2020 NADP Dental Benefits Report: Network Administration
- 2020 NADP Financial Operations and Premium Report
- 2020 State of the Dental Benefits Market
- 2021 Benefit Utilization Report
- 2021 Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment
- 2021 Dental Benefits Report: Provider Networks
- 2021 NADP Consumer Tracking Survey – Data file (Excel)
- 2021 NADP Consumer Tracking Survey – Crosstabs (Excel)
- 2021 NADP Consumer Tracking Survey Report (PDF)
- 2021 NADP Consumer Tracking Survey Report, Data File and Crosstabs
- 2021 NADP Dental Benefits Report: Plan Design
- 2021 State of the Dental Benefits Market
- 2022 Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment
- 2022 Dental Benefits Report: Provider Networks
- 2022 NADP Benefit Utilization Report
- 2022 NADP Dental Benefits Report: New Enrollment
- 2022 NADP U.S. Group Dental Claims Processing Metrics
- 2023 Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment
- 2023 NADP Dental Benefits Report: Network Administration & Network Statistics
- 2023 NADP Dental Benefits Report: Premium
- 2023 State of the Dental Benefits Market
- 2024 Dental Benefits Report: Enrollment
- 2024 Dental Benefits Report: Provider Networks
- 2024 NADP Benefit Utilization Report
- Alabama Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Alaska Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Arizona Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Arkansas Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- California Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- CAQH Index Report
- Colorado Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Commercial Dental Benefits by Plan Type
- Connecticut Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Delaware Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Dental Benefit Options for Seniors in Context of National & State Dental Benefit Trends
- Dental Health Care Consumer Behavior
- Dental Saving/Discount Dental Plan Enrollment by State – 2014
- Employers Offering Dental Benefits
- Exploring Paths for Dental Integration and Coordinated Care
- Florida Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Georgia Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Hawaii Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- HHI of Americans with Dental Benefits
- Idaho Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Illinois Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Indiana Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Iowa Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Kansas Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Kentucky Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Louisiana Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Maryland Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Massachusetts Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Michigan Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Minimum Dental Loss Ratios: Considerations and Industry Analysis
- Minnesota Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Mississippi Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Missouri Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Montana Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- NADP 2019 Dental Benefits Report: Plan Design
- NADP 2020 Dental Benefits Report: Plan Design
- NADP 2022 Dental Benefits Report: Plan Design
- NADP Collecting Insights on Massachusetts Small Group Market
- NADP Dental Benefits Report; 2020 Premium
- NADP Dental Benefits Report: 2021 Premium
- NADP Dental Benefits Report: 2022 Premium
- National Enrollment Trends 2013
- Nebraska Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Nevada Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- New Hampshire Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- New Jersey Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- New Mexico Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- New York Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- North Carolina Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- North Dakota Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Ohio Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Oklahoma Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Oral Health 2020 Presentation (MP3)
- Oral Health America
- Oregon Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Pennsylvania Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Presentation to the American Dental Association on NADP Market Overview
- Rhode Island Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Signature Research: The Fate of Standalone Dental
- South Carolina Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- South Dakota Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Tennessee Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Texas Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Trends in Dental Annual Maximums
- Utah Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Vermont Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Virginia Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Washington D.C. Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Washington Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- West Virginia Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Wisconsin Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022
- Wyoming Dental Benefits Fact Sheet – released 2022