Here are six updates on the dental insurance industry that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 13:

A proposed rule would allow states to include adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act.

More than 22% of adults in the U.S. between the ages of 19 and 64 did not have any kind of dental insurance in 2021, according to research from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

MaineCare patients are having difficulties finding dentists who accept Medicaid, The Maine Monitor reported Nov. 19.

The American Dental Association voiced its thoughts on the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, which was finalized earlier this month.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois recently wrote a letter to three dental Medicaid administrators requesting information to help improve access to dental care.

Vyne Dental, a dental revenue technology company, is launching Vyne Dental Plans through a partnership with Subscribili. 

USA Today has named its top two dental insurance plans for 2024 that have no waiting period, according to a Nov. 15 report.

USA Today has named its top six dental insurance plans for 2024, listing Anthem Essential Choice PPO Platinum as its top choice, according to a Nov. 14 report. 

The American Dental Association recently joined 187 other organizations that signed a letter to legislators in support of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act.

Many dentists across the U.S. have become frustrated and fed up with the dental insurance industry, citing low reimbursements and delays.

More than 93% of Medicare Advantage plans in 2024 will offer dental benefits, according to KFF.

Here are eight updates on dental Medicare and Medicaid that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 13:

CMS finalized its physician fee schedule that will go into effect Jan. 1.

Wellfit Technologies and Patterson Dental have partnered to offer CarePay+ to Patterson Dental customers. 

Mutual of Omaha and Wellcare have formed a strategic alliance to offer Medicare Advantage plans for 2024. 

Pennsylvania legislators are considering expanding dental services covered by Medicaid, wesa.fm reported Oct. 27.

HealthPartners unveiled its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans, including its options for dental coverage. 

United Concordia recently gained a five-year contract with the Department of Defense to administer its TRICARE Dental Program.

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is treating more Medicaid patients from private dental practices, according to an Oct. 22 report by The Daily Iowan.