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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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    ADA supports Improving Dental Administration Act to enforce state laws.

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    Introduced on March 12, 2026, by Reps. Van Drew and Conaway.

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    Addresses loopholes in ERISA for self-funded plans.

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    Aims to protect patients and providers in dental care.

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    Promotes accountability for insurance carriers.

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    A response to growing issues in dental benefit administration.

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    Clarifies the authority of states over dental insurance coverage.

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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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