Dental Plans Raise Concern Over 'Meaningful Access' Language Provision

CMS' requirement that all plans offering coverage through Healthcare.gov provide “taglines” translated in the top 15 languages spoken in each state, while based on good policy intentions, will be extremely costly for dental plans and likely will result in increased premiums, several sources tracking the issue tell Inside Health Policy. The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) suggests CMS limit the 15-language requirement to the website, or limit the paper-based requirement only to those states where more than 1...

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