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Audited by MCOs?  Tell WVDA what you want Medicaid to know…

Audited by MCOs? Tell WVDA what you want Medicaid to know…

The recent clawback audits around SDF and other items have been extremely confusing for dentists and their staff. Please email hallie@wvdental.org with any comments you would like submitted directly to WV Medicaid about the process, education, directions, etc. about...

Updated on WVDA’s Dental Insurance Transparency Bill

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.Β  According to OpenSecrets data, the industry that contributes the most overall to US...

More Questions About Skygen Audits

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

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.Β  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...

HB 4810 On Life Support – We NEED YOUR HELP!

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...

More For Your Smile House Bill Introduced

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.Β  House Bill 4810 was introduced today and was referred to both the House Health Committee and the House...