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To assist your office in understanding the new Louisiana Special Needs Pediatric Dental Incentive Program (SNPDIP), MCNA has prepared a set of frequently asked questions that provide concise information about program requirements and additional resources. We encourage you to read our SNPDIP FAQ and reach out to our dedicated Provider Relations team if you have further questions.

MCNA recently announced the launch of the Louisiana Special Needs Pediatric Dental Incentive Program (SNPDIP). As part of this program, providers may earn a $1,000 incentive bonus from MCNA by completing a qualifying special needs focused Continuing Education (CE) course. Learn more about the criteria qualifying CE courses must meet and see a list of upcoming opportunities in our provider bulletin.

MCNA is pleased to introduce the Special Needs Pediatric Dental Incentive Program (SNPDIP) for our EPSDT network providers. We recognize the additional time, expertise, and financial investment required to care for members with special needs. This new incentive program is designed to support your efforts to offer this critical care. Please read our provider bulletin for details about program requirements and time frames.

MCNA's has updated our Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and they are are now available for your office. Our approved CPGs can be downloaded from the Support and Downloads page in the Provider Portal and from MCNA's website under Guides and Tools.

The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available for download. In this issue:

• Happy Holidays from MCNA Dental

• Our Update Clinical Practice Guidelines

• Effective Strategies for Reducing No-Shows and Cancellations

• Go Green with MCNA Dental

• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive important information from the team at MCNA via email, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

MCNA has added the American Dental Association Guide to Claims Submission: Scaling and Root Planing to the provider resources listed under the News and Resources section of our website. This helpful tool provides guidance to your team and detailed instructions for accurate claim documentation, including:

• How to record attachment loss

• Sample charts

• Common reasons for claim denials

• Guiding values for treating dentists

• Examples of good and poor radiographs

MCNA's team is available to assist with any questions related to specific benefit limitations and plan submission requirements. You can get in touch with our representatives using one of the methods listed under Contact MCNA.

MCNA is pleased to announce that Dental Incentive Payment Program (DIPP) checks will be sent out to our Louisiana providers on July 11, 2025, via USPS. Today we mailed letters regarding program information, which include the Milliman calculation results. Should you have any questions, please email our Provider Relations team at LA_PR_Dept@mcna.net. We appreciate your participation in MCNA’s Louisiana network!

The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available for download. In this issue:

• ADA Resources to Reduce Claims Denials and Missed Appointments

• The Importance of Continuing Education for Dentists

• ADA Guide to Extractions Added to MCNA Provider Resources

• Encourage Summer Dental Appointments

• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive important information from the team at MCNA via email, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

The Louisiana Department of Health has released a bulletin about the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Comprehensive Dental Benefit. We encourage you to review this information in order to help ensure your office fully understands this important benefit..

Federal regulations mandate that pediatric preventive services must be paid without regard to third party liability (TPL). Please read our provider bulletin about TPL and CARC 943 to help ensure your office has the information it needs to ensure the efficient processing of claims.