The ADA is offering the following free webinar on Thursday, August 29:

Self-Funded (ERISA) Dental Plans: What You Need to Know
Thursday, August 29
10-11 AM PT
1 CE Credit

Ever wonder why a dental plan doesn’t follow laws in your state? Or why a secondary dental plan did not make any payment in addition to the primary plan’s payment?

These are common concerns with self-funded dental plans governed by a federal law called “ERISA.” A self-funded dental plan is a benefit plan in which the plan sponsor, i.e. an employer, is responsible for payment of claims and hires a benefit carrier to administer the plan and process claims. These third party administrators provide call center support services, networks and other administrative support, but don’t face any financial risk from claim costs.

In this free webinar, a consultant from a major dental plan will discuss the differences between self-funded and fully insured plans, why employers self-fund dental plans and related questions. Two representatives from the ADA’s Council on Dental Benefit Programs will present ADA views based on best practices and policy adopted by the ADA’s House of Delegates regarding self-funded plans.