Massachusetts Voters Passed a Law Four Years Ago Requiring Dental Insurers to Spend More on Patient Care — the First Checks Are Going Out This Month

In November 2022, Massachusetts voters approved Question 2 — a ballot initiatie requiring dental insurance companies to spend at least 83 cents of every premium dollar on actual dental care, not administrative costs and profits.

If they fell short, they would have to send the difference back to their customers.

This month, for the first time in the country’s history, those checks are being issued…

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