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Governor Signs Non-Covered Services Bill

During the recent Iowa legislative session, Delta Dental sent several communications to employers and brokers on House File 2229 (HF 2229). This bill prevents dental benefit carriers from setting a fee ceiling for services that are not covered by a dental plan.

On April 29, Governor Culver signed HF 2229.  Effective July 1, Delta Dental will no longer hold participating dentists to a maximum fee for services that are not covered in the subscribers' dental plan.

We appreciate your support and reaching out to your legislators on this bill to maintain benefits for Iowans with dental insurance.

Non-Covered Services Policy

Delta Dental of Iowa implemented a national non-covered services policy. This policy establishes a fee ceiling when an enrollee goes to a Delta Dental dentist for certain non-covered dental services (adult orthodontia, teeth whitening and implants) and acts as a consumer protection measure against a possible excessive fee. This fee ceiling also applies to charges not covered because it exceeds the enrollee's annual plan maximum or because of deductibles, waiting periods and frequency limitations.

This policy was effective January 1, 2010, and applies to services provided by Iowa Delta Dental participating dentists.

For more information on non-covered services, click here.