Here are the changes the organization is advocating for, according to an April 17 news release:
- Requiring dental insurers to meet a dental loss ratio and spend a minimum amount of premium dollars on patient care.
- Giving dentists the ability to opt out of the new network when dental insurers lease their networks to another company.
- Not holding dental practices responsible for paying processing fees on any electronic payments from insurers.
- Implementing stronger protections for patients when using direct-to-consumer clear aligners.
- Creating standards for when Medicaid patients can receive orthodontic care.
- Opposing the proposed dental provider tax under the Medicaid program.
