Coverage and Benefits
There is a direct correlation between dental benefit coverage and the likelihood that someone will seek and receive dental care. That is why the ADA is working with lawmakers, regulators, and others to improve the way dental care is financed and administered, both publicly and privately.
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Pre-Tax Dollars for Health Care Services
The ADA is committed to expanding and enhancing the way consumers can use pre-tax dollars to pay for dental care and other dental-related items not covered by insurance.
- June 5, 2018—Letter (PDF) urging the House Committee on Ways and Means to expand the use of tax preferred accounts, such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), when considering additional tax reforms in the 115th Congress.
- February 16, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging members of the House Ways and Means Committee to support H.R. 65, the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act of 2017.
- February 16, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging members of the Senate Finance Committee to support S. 155, the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act of 2017.
- January 11, 2017—Letter (PDF) urging House leaders to expand the use of tax preferred accounts, such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), when considering health care reform legislation in the 115th Congress.
- January 11, 2017—Letter (PDF) urging Senate leaders to expand the use of tax preferred accounts, such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), when considering health care reform legislation in the 115th Congress.
Letters and Testimony reflect the Association's position(s) on specific bills, regulations, and other policy issues, and are based on the major policies and positions (PDF) (Members Only) adopted by the ADA House of Delegates.
Prepared by: Division of Government and Public Affairs
Last Updated: June 6, 2018