If a plan denies a procedure as a noncovered service, why am I still required to accept the contracted PPO fee instead of my full fee?

A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died.

The updated forms became available for purchase through the ADA Store on March 24.

Approximately 500 dentists and dental students gathered in Washington, D.C., for Lobby Day 2026.

ODC urged CMS to not prohibit adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit in the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters.