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    CDA fights on behalf of member dentists.

    Benefit plan challenges are a top concern for the majority of CDA members, causing serious disruptions in dentists’ ability to carry out treatment plans and patients’ ability to receive the care they need. We’re committed to holding plans accountable and moving toward adequatestandards and more meaningful dental coverage. 

    CDA’s pursuit of benefit plan reform includes legal action, legislative advocacy, trusted news on emerging issues, expert-led education and member resources.

    How can you get involved?

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    What legal action is CDA taking?

    Delta Dental of California’s 2023 changes to reimbursement rate structure and provider agreements have a significant impact on many members’ practices. One of CDA’s actions is litigation to require Delta Dental to honor its contractual obligations inherent in the Participating Dentist Agreement between Delta and its participating providers. CDA is also challenging whether the Delta Dental board of directors has violated its legal responsibilities, referred to as fiduciary duties.

    Timeline

    • January 2023: CDA files legal action against Delta Dental in San Francisco Superior Court
    • April 2023: CDA files First Amended Complaint with additional claims and plaintiffs

     

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    News & Updates

    CDA files new legal action against Delta Dental of California

    On behalf of members, CDA has filed a legal action against Delta Dental of California in San Francisco Superior Court. The action challenges Delta Dental’s adjustments to Premier and PPO provider agreements effective Jan. 1, 2023.

     January 03, 2023 Delta Dental
    Delta Dental must report changes affecting over 10% of its provider network to Department of Managed Health Care

    The Department of Managed Health Care asked Delta Dental to report any rate changes affecting over 10% of its provider network to the department. Additionally, DMHC is monitoring its help desk for calls from consumers.  

     December 06, 2022 Contracts
    Delta Dental’s notice of upcoming contract changes raises concerns for dentists, CDA

    Reports from CDA members during the last week on contract change notification letters sent by Delta Dental of California raise additional concerns for CDA about the proposed changes. 

     September 14, 2022 Contracts

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    Past legal and legislative victories

    In 2018, CDA achieved a favorable settlement on behalf of dentists – and their right to fair dealings - in our litigation against Delta Dental. During five years of hard-fought litigation, we successfully blocked Delta’s attempt to reduce reimbursement rates for the Premier Plan, saving providers more than $600 million. CDA has also driven multiple legislative wins on behalf of plan transparency, accountability and provider reimbursements.

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    Dental Benefits Legislation