HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – A group of Nebraska dental professionals came out on Wednesday morning to speak on behalf of LB639, which they call the ‘More for Your Smile’ campaign.
The campaign centers around what’s called a medical loss ratio, which is the percentage that compares how much of your insurance premium goes to your dental claims as opposed to administrative costs.
According to the the Nebraska Dental Association, right now up to 40% of insurance premiums go towards things other than patient care, such as executive salaries. LB639 would force insurance companies to spend 85% of premiums on patient care, which is already the standard for medical insurance…