The WVDA is aware of the new memo from Liberty regarding potential denial of claims POST-procedure. We are seeking further guidance from WV Medicaid.
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Updated on WVDA’s Dental Insurance Transparency Bill
Hallie was notified there is not enough interest in the House Health Committee to pass WVDA's Dental Insurance Transparency bill, HB 4810. Big Insurance is a tough industry to fight. According to OpenSecrets data, the industry that contributes the most overall to US...
More Questions About Skygen Audits
Members have contacted the WVDA seeking further direction related to the Skygen/MCO audit findings. Background: Skygen performed audits that included SDF overpayment determinations Medicaid invalidated the findings specifically about SDF due to a lack of policy...
Status of HB 4810 – Dental Insurance Transparency
The WVDA's Dental Insurance Transparency Bill (More for Your Smile) is still with the House Health Committee. The Chairman has committed to meet with his committee on Monday and decide how to move forward with the bill. Please reach out again to your House Health...
Survey of WV Dental Professionals’ Awareness and Usage of Photobiomodulation (PBM)
Please take a moment to complete a quick survey from WVU-SOD focused on Dental Professionals’ Awareness and Usage of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Clinical Practice This survey is part of a statewide effort to understand current levels of awareness, understanding, and...
HB 4810 On Life Support – We NEED YOUR HELP!
Last night, the House Health Committee held a public hearing on HB 4810 - Dental Insurance Transparency Bill. Attempting to kill the bill, Big Dental Insurance worked with Delegate Walter Hall to convince the rest of the committee "there is no need for a bill, the...
WVDA Bill Up for a Hearing – Please Contact Your Legislator TODAY!
The More For Your Smile Bill, House Bill 4810, will receive a hearing in the House Health Committee TOMORROW, January 29th! Please contact your legislator who sits on the committee and ask them to support HB 4810! Note - the delegates in green sponsored our bill. The...
More For Your Smile House Bill Introduced
House Bill 4810 is the WVDA Dental Insurance Transparency Act The same bill recently introduced in the Senate, SB 548, now has a companion bill in the House. House Bill 4810 was introduced today and was referred to both the House Health Committee and the House...
New Lawsuit Against Delta Dental
Patient lawsuit alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage A class-action lawsuit filed by patients insured by Delta Dental alleges the insurer misrepresents its out-of-network coverage. The lawsuit, which was filed Dec. 31, 2025, in the U.S. District...