Nearly 300 million Americans were enrolled in dental coverage in 2022, according to a new report from the National Association of Dental Plans.
The NADP's 2023 enrollment report provides information about the prevalence of dental benefits in the U.S.
Here are five other findings from the report:
1. The report shows enrollment in publicly funded benefits increased by 22.4% in 2022, while enrollment in commercial dental benefits remained mostly the same between 2021 and 2022.
2. The NADP attributed the growth in publicly funded benefits to states not redetermining eligibility under the Public Health Emergency during the first half of 2022.
3. About 61% of all commercial group dental benefits are from employer-sponsored plans.
4. Less than 2% of commercial dental benefits are integrated with medical policies.
5. Forty-five percent of group dental benefits are self-insured.