Jul 24, 2026 Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services encourages states to restrict amalgam coverage The guidance is not a requirement, and states are responsible for determining medical necessity criteria and making coverage decisions. Read More
Jul 23, 2026 ADA-led coalition supports bill to strengthen CHIP dental coverage for children The ADA is supporting legislation that would strengthen dental coverage for children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program. Read More
Jul 23, 2026 ADA backs legislation to make adult dental benefits mandatory under Medicaid The ADA is supporting legislation that would make dental and oral health services a required benefit for adults enrolled in Medicaid. Read More
Jul 23, 2026 Action for Dental Health Act advances in House, introduced in Senate Legislation to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act advanced in the House on July 20 and was introduced in the Senate on July 23. Read More
Jul 22, 2026 New ADA toolkit aims to reduce credentialing delays for dentists As part of continued efforts to address credentialing delays, the ADA has released a new provisional credentialing toolkit for payers. Read More
Jul 22, 2026 ADA calls out Aetna for limiting payment options for out-of-network dentists This tactic makes it difficult for out-of-network providers to receive their choice of payment unless they join Aetna's network. Read More
Jul 21, 2026 ADA Standards Program consensus bodies to meet July-November All interested parties are welcome to attend the ADA Standards Program’s annual consensus body meetings. Read More
Jul 17, 2026 State dental insurance reforms continue momentum in 2026 legislative sessions Lawmakers are advancing dental insurance reforms aimed at strengthening patient protections and reducing administrative burdens on dentists. Read More