Here are five dental payer stories Becker's has reported on since April 20:
1. Guardian added several dental benefit options for members to promote well-being, consumer value and accessibility.
2. Dental insurer Beam Dental plans to hire 100 employees this year after doubling its members and revenue in 2021.
3. United Concordia Dental named Edward Shellard, DMD, as its next president.
4. The New Hampshire Senate unanimously passed a bill by Rep. Joe Schapiro on April 21 to give dental care to adults on Medicaid.
5. The Hawaii Legislature is considering options to fund adult dental coverage under Medicaid after not having a dental benefit in more than a decade.