Action Alert: Prevent Maximum Allowable Fees on Non-Covered Services
As you may be aware, several national dental service corporations and dental insurers have announced new policies relative to non-covered services. These policies set a cap on the amount that a participating dentist can bill a patient for services not covered by the plan, thus setting a maximum allowable fee for non-covered services. These policies have negative impacts for both patients and providers.
The Massachusetts Dental Society has filed legislation to prevent such policies from being implemented in the state. It is critical that you contact your state senator and state representative TODAY and urge them to co-sponsor An Act Relative to Financial Services Contracts for Dental Benefits Corporations. We need you to educate and gather support from your state legislators against insurance companies who seek to set prices for services they do not cover.
Follow these quick, simple steps to access the action alert, which you may edit for your legislators and request their support in the fight against non-covered services:
- Click here to view the Action Alert and press “Take Action”
- Enter your contact information into the applicable spaces and press “Send Message”
- On the next page, click the button labeled “Print Letters” below the names of your State Representative and State Senator
- Customize and print the letters that will open in a word document
- Sign and mail the letter to your legislators at the addresses listed on the letters. These addresses can also be found at www.malegislature.gov
In order for this legislation to pass, we need all of the support we can get. Do not forget to contact your colleagues and other local dentists and urge them to do the same.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact David White, Director of Governmental Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy, at 508-449-6025.
