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WV Dental Loss Ratios Published
First Win of 2026 Legislative Session The WV Office of the Insurance Commissioner has published Dental Loss Ratio information by provider on the Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) Health Insurance Information website. The information is on the bottom of the...
Senate Bill 548 – WVDA’s More for Your Smile Bill
Dental Insurance Transparency Bill Introduced in the WV Senate Momentum is building for patient-focused dental insurance reform in West Virginia. With Senate Bill 548 now filed by Sen. Jason Barrett, the goals of More for Your Smile are officially before the...
WVDA Legislative Reception Talking Points
Please plan to join the WVDA at the State Capitol Complex this Thursday evening at 5pm for our Dentistry Day at the Capitol Legislative Reception! All the logistical information and talking points are in the document below. Please reach out to Hallie if you have any...
Improve Medicaid Efficiency In Your Office
ADA Releases Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit Providing dental care to Medicaid beneficiaries can be professionally fulfilling for many dentists. However, the ADA recognizes that dentists and their teams are making a substantial commitment by treating...
Medicaid Universal Credentialing Bill Receives Hearing
HB 4335 to Streamline Medicaid Credentialing The House Health Committee is considering a bill sponsored by Committee Chairman, Delegate Evan Worrell (R-Cabell), to expedite Medicaid credentialing of providers. House Bill 4335 requires traditional Medicaid to complete...
WV Bento Representative Contact Information
Hannah Armentrout is the Bento representative for West Virginia. She is located in Harrison County and is the point person for our state's dental community. Please contact her at harmentrout@bento.net or (617) 307-7150
Health Plan Medicaid Audit – Additional Information
Although the SDF-specific findings from Medicaid audits have been resolved, it is time for audited dentists to address the additional findings. The following message is from Medicaid: Any overpayments identified for reasons other than (or in addition to) a missing...
Kanawha County BOE Employees Moving to BENTO July 1, 2026
As of July 1, 2026, Delta Dental will no longer serve over 7000 covered lives associated with the Board of Education in Kanawha County. The paperwork is signed and official, so this spring, employees will be introduced to BENTO for their dental insurance coverage....