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Legislation introduced to apply state dental insurance laws to self-funded plans 

The ADA is supporting new legislation aimed at ensuring that state dental insurance reform laws apply to self-funded dental plans.

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The American Dental Association (ADA) advocates for the Improving Dental Administration Act, introduced on March 12, 2026, by Reps. Jeff Van Drew and Herb Conaway. This federal legislation seeks to ensure that state dental insurance reform laws apply to self-funded dental plans, which often evade these regulations under ERISA. ADA President Richard Rosato highlights the need to close ERISA loopholes that leave patients and providers unprotected, allowing states to enforce pro-consumer insurance standards consistently. The bill aims to address ambiguities in ERISA, ensuring fair treatment for all stakeholders.

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Legislation introduced to apply state dental insurance laws to self-funded plans 

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • March 12, 2026

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