Dental clinic operator sentenced for role in $6M pediatric fraud scheme
2024-07-02
A Houston man has been sentenced for his role in a $6 million Medicaid fraud and kickbacks scheme, according to a news release from the
Medicaid
What to know about new Medicaid rules addressing access to care
2024-05-28
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued two final rules April 22 related to access to care within Medicaid managed care and fee-for-service plans.
States allowed to include adult dental benefits in 2027 EHB-benchmark plans
2024-04-12
In a significant regulatory move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has outlined a path to allow states to incorporate routine adult dental benefits
ADA responds to CMS request regarding re-inclusion of dental services as a specific supplemental benefit
2023-05-15
The ADA supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ re-inclusion of dental services as a specific supplemental benefit under Medicare Advantage Organizations reporting requirements,
ADA: Contact Congress to improve adult access to Medicaid dental benefits
2023-04-25
The ADA sent out an action alert April 25 asking members to request Congress’s support of efforts to improve adult access to Medicaid dental benefits.
ADA supports legislation to reduce Medicaid administrative barriers
2023-04-21
The ADA led 14 other dental organizations in thanking Rep. Mike Simpson, D.M.D., R-Idaho, for introducing legislation that would reduce administrative barriers for dentists who participate in
Coalition urges lawmakers to pass Medicaid Dental Benefit Act
2023-04-11
In letters to U.S. House and Senate leaders, a coalition of more than 150 national, state and local oral health and advocacy organizations, including the American Dental Association, urged
ADA commends introduction of Medicaid Dental Benefits Act of 2023
2023-03-23
The ADA commended Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., for introducing legislation that would make comprehensive dental care a mandatory component of Medicaid coverage for adults in
ADA urges CMS to improve transparency of Medicaid managed care plans
2023-02-27
The American Dental Association is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to improve the transparency of Medicaid managed care plans and how they
Dental spending exceeds pre-pandemic levels in 2021
2022-12-22
Dental spending in 2021 was higher than in pre-pandemic years as patients returned to their dental offices and the federal government provided funding relief to
ADA supports eliminating waiting, lockout periods for dental care in CHIP
2022-11-14
The ADA is sharing ways the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can simplify the processes for individuals to enroll and retain eligibility in Medicaid
Partnership for Medicaid urges Congress to address inequities in Medicaid affecting U.S. territories
2022-10-07
The Partnership for Medicaid, of which the ADA is a member, is urging lawmakers to pass legislation addressing the upcoming Medicaid fiscal cliff in Puerto