The American Dental Association opposes Delta Dental of California’s policy to begin charging dentists for paper checks and Aetna’s move away from paper checks for noncontracted providers.
This action is in direct conflict with ADA policy, and the ADA believes that dentists should have the freedom to choose their preferred method of payment and receive the full value of their reimbursement without being subjected to unnecessary administrative fees or payment processing charges.
The ADA previously sent a letter July 8 to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners asking the organization to take a stand against this payment policy shift and urging insurance commissioners around the country to support regulatory oversight.
Source: Delta responds to ADA inquiries about charging dentists to receive reimbursement / ADA News