Low reimbursements and workforce shortages are preventing more dentists in Wisconsin from treating Medicaid patients, Wisconsin Public Radio reported April 23. 

Here are six states that have increased reimbursement rates for dental services since 2021:

The Illinois House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would ban dental insurers from denying coverage for procedures they've previously authorized, WGEM reported April 17.

The National Council of Insurance Legislators' executive committee provided final approval for model legislation for a dental loss ratio.

The Nebraska legislature recently approved a bill that increases reimbursements for Medicaid dental services, the Unicameral Update reported April 12.

CMS issued a final rule April 2 that adds routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act.

Here are five headlines impacting Medicare and Medicaid in the dental space that Becker's has reported on since March 21:

The American Dental Association responded to CMS' request for information, aiming to improve data transparency and reporting for insurers.

The global dental insurance market is projected to reach $198.08 billion by the end of 2024, growing from $182.68 billion in 2023.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill that expands the state's Medicaid dental coverage cap, according to a March 26 report by West Virginia Watch.

Fewer dentists in Iowa are seeing Medicaid patients due to low reimbursements, Iowa Starting Line reported March 21. 

Healthcare technology platform Wellfit has expanded its network and services to 1,000 dental practices across the U.S.

The American Dental Association expressed its support for the passage of Dental and Optometric Care Access Act.

The American Dental Association is receiving criticism for creating model legislation for a dental loss ratio for the National Council of Insurance Legislators.

Here are four dentistry-related updates from payers that Becker's has covered since Dec. 13: 

The Florida Legislature passed two bills targeting predatory credit card payment processes and dental plan coverage.

Insurance and employee benefits company MetLife has launched a value-based dental care program. 

Here are five states that have passed or are considering legislation to expand dental coverage that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:

Delta Dental Plans of California is laying off more than 130 employees in Rancho Cordova, Calif., according to a WARN report filed with the state.

The recent cyberattack on Optum's Change Healthcare has impacted many sectors of the healthcare industry, including dentistry.