The Washington State Dental Association is campaigning for dental insurance reform in support of state bills that aim to prohibit unfair and deceptive practices by dental insurance companies and prioritize patient choice.
State Senate Bill 5351 and House Bill 1535 seek to align dental insurance protections with medical insurance protections, ensuring that patients can choose their dentists and receive full benefits without corporate restrictions. Key provisions in the bills include mandating that a certain amount of premium dollars be spent directly on care, allowing patients to request independent reviews of denied claims, and addressing various inequities in system. Both versions of the bill have been heard by policy committees in their respective chambers.
The Washington State Dental Association’s Fix Dental Benefits Campaign “support[s] this common-sense legislation that would put dental patients over profits.” The organization has run digital advertising in a number of markets around the state and launched a website that provides education about dental equity in Washington state and the importance of dental insurance reform.
Source: Washington State Dental Association campaigns for dental insurance reform / ADA News