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Lisa Greer Dental Benefits Analyst
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CDA’s dental benefits analyst says members most frequently contact her with questions about audits, collections and contract terminations. She and other Practice Support experts will teach several courses at CDA Presents in Anaheim and offer resources members can start utilizing now.
Delta Dental of California is revising its Delta Dental of California Participating Provider Agreement effective June 1, 2022. Although described as an “enhancement,” the contract amendment alters reimbursement for Premier or PPO contracted dentists who treat DeltaCare® enrollees as out-of-network providers.
The U.S. Congress is working to finalize the details of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act, and the framework of a final deal is near. While the details of the negotiated agreement have not been made public or acted on by Congress, it appears unlikely that a Medicare dental benefit will be included in the final legislation.