About 27% of dentists may drop insurance networks this year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Aflac's dental and vision divisions partnered with Skygen, a dental and vision benefits technology company, to add automation to Aflac's claims and billing processes.

A handful of states have recently implemented changes to their Medicaid dental programs, including expanding Medicaid programs and increasing dental benefit limits.

About 23.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of June 28, according to data from KFF.

There have been a number of dental insurance and benefit bills passed throughout the first six months of 2024, including claims reviews and more protections for dentists.

Some Medi-Cal Dental providers are still working through processing times and unpaid claims issues stemming from the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February.

Dental leaders are growing increasingly concerned about the impact the Medicaid redetermination process could have on patient care and accessibility.

Los Angeles-based Zuub, a dental revenue cycle management automation company, secured $9 million in a series A round of fundraising.

Delta Dental was named the best overall dental insurance company in June 2024, according to Investopedia. 

The California Dental Association plans to appeal a recent decision in its lawsuit against Delta Dental of California.

Nine states have implemented new dental benefit laws, tackling issues including assignment of benefits, claims review transparency and medical loss ratios.

Guardian has become the first dental insurer to offer a tobacco cessation program through its partnership with Pelago, a virtual clinic for substance use management. 

The American Dental Association filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court asking justices to review a decision related to the broad application of ERISA preemption of state statutes concerning self-funded healthcare plans.

The Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Trust Fund is expanding dental network coverage and introducing additional benefits for its members.

About 22.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of June 4, according to data from KFF.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is ending its Medicaid managed care dental program and returning to a fee-for-service program.

From new legislation to company mergers, here are 10 dental insurance updates Becker's has covered since May 2:

The state of Tennessee is intending to award Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of American the contract to become the dental benefits manager of TennCare, the state's Medicaid program.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed 10 bills, including one to make changes to the dental insurance claims process in the state.

The American Alliance for Dental Insurance Quality and the Massachusetts Dental Society released a letter concerning access to care problems in the Massachusetts Medicaid system.