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MCNA Dental is proud to announce the opening of our new regional office on the campus of the Nebraska Innovation Center in Lincoln. Learn more about our new opportunity to serve the children and adults in Nebraska by visiting the link below:

http://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/mcna-dental-sets-up-shop-at-nebraska-innovation-campus/

MCNA Dental, a leading national dental benefits company for Medicaid and CHIP programs, donated dental kits, backpacks, and essential health supplies to hundreds of Hurricane Harvey victims during a community health fair Saturday at the Alief YMCA in Houston. Many MCNA Dental employees also volunteered their time at the event to operate donation stations for those in need. They distributed dental health materials as well as clothing, toys, and shoes collected by UPS.

"Our employees have demonstrated the core values of outreach and service that make up the heart of MCNA Dental's dedication to our communities. We are proud to be able to serve families and children that were displaced by the hurricane," Dr. Jeffrey Feingold, Chairman and CEO of MCNA Dental. "We thank those who organized this important event and the rest of our community partners who joined MCNA Dental to help."

Health fair participants included the Alief Independent School District, University of Texas Schools of Public Health, Dentistry and Nursing, the American Red Cross, Texas Star Alliance, UPS and FEMA. Over 200 free dental screenings and flu shots were provided by the UTHealth School of Dentistry and UT physicians.

MCNA Insurance Company is based in San Antonio with more than 300 Texas employees. The company provides dental benefits to nearly 1.5 million children in the Texas Medicaid and CHIP programs, and serves more than 4 million members nationwide.

To date, MCNA's contributions to immediate relief and rebuilding efforts in Houston include more than $600,000 in donations and supplies to the following organizations: Rebuild Texas Fund, American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast, Texas Dental Association Relief Grant, Corpus Christi Salvation Army, and San Antonio Food Bank.

To learn how you can join MCNA Dental and support relief efforts, please visit the Rebuild Texas Fund website at www.rebuildtx.org, and the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org.

Dr. Jeffrey Feingold, Chairman and CEO of MCNA Dental, announced today that MCNA Dental stands with Governor Greg Abbott and the citizens of the Great State of Texas during this time of relief and recovery. In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, MCNA Dental made a $500,000 donation to the Rebuild Texas Fund.

"We are Texans and we are committed to helping our communities during this time of crisis and contributing to the long-term rebuilding efforts. We commend Governor Abbott for his guidance and leadership during this disaster, and encourage everyone to support his call to raise $100 million to help Texas on its road to recovery," said Dr. Feingold, Chairman and CEO of MCNA.

MCNA Insurance Company is based in San Antonio with over 300 Texas employees. The company provides dental benefits to nearly 1.5 million children in the Texas Medicaid and CHIP programs, and serves over 4 million members nationwide. It has established multiple channels of giving with our existing community partners to provide immediate funds and basic necessities directly to individuals and network dentists in the most heavily impacted areas of Texas.

"In addition to our donation to the Rebuild Texas Fund, we wanted to make sure that people displaced by Hurricane Harvey had essential supplies and access to oral hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss," said Dr. Feingold. "Our donations of funds and supplies through our partner organizations are helping restore hope to the thousands of people impacted by this hurricane."

To date, MCNA's contributions to immediate relief and rebuilding efforts include:

• $500,000 to the Rebuild Texas Fund, which is working to raise $100 million to assist with recovery.
• $50,000 and dental kits to the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast for distribution to storm victims.
• $25,000 to the Texas Dental Association Relief Grant to help dental providers rebuild their practices.
• $5,000 in food and supplies to the Corpus Christi Salvation Army and to the San Antonio Food Bank, which are feeding thousands of victims and relief workers.
• 15,000 dental kits to be distributed to those in need by the University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry.

MCNA Dental's donations have inspired our employees to personally donate money and supplies to help Texans in need, and to volunteer their time outside of work with ongoing Red Cross relief efforts. To learn how you can join MCNA Dental and support relief efforts, please visit the Rebuild Texas Fund website at www.rebuildtx.org, and the American Red Cross website at www.redcross.org.

MCNA Dental announced today that it was reaccredited by NCQA in Credentialing. This is the fourth time that NCQA has accredited MCNA Dental's provider credentialing functions since 2011. This important distinction signifies the company's ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest operational standards.

"Achieving accreditation is part of our overall focus on quality and results. Maintaining our Credentialing Accreditation for seven years against NCQA's increasingly challenging criteria is evidence of MCNA Dental's ongoing commitment to superior service and provider satisfaction," said Mayre Herring Thompson, Chief Compliance Officer of MCNA Dental.

NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's Web site (www.ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices.

"With this accreditation, our state partners know that we are constantly improving the value and reliability of our services," said Sophia Wallen, Director of Credentialing for MCNA Dental. "It is a testament to our ability to evolve as a thriving organization that we continue to grow seamlessly while staying true to our core high quality standards for service."

* NCQA has reviewed and accredited MCNA Dental's Credentialing functions only. For complete details on the scope of this review, visit www.ncqa.org.

MCNA Dental today announced that it has entered into a statewide contract with the Arkansas Department of Human Services as a dental benefits manager for the Arkansas Medicaid and CHIP program. MCNA Dental leverages more than 20 years of managed care experience to administer dental benefits for over 4 million members in Texas, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, and Louisiana, with operations in Nebraska scheduled to begin later this year. The company will be one of two managed dental care organizations serving approximately 900,000 Arkansas children and adults when the program begins on January 1, 2018.

"We are honored to be one of the plans that will offer coordinated and fully integrated oral health care to members across the State of Arkansas," said Glen Feingold, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. "We have seen significant benefits from our comprehensive approach to dental care in surrounding states like Texas, and we look forward to building on that success in our Arkansas plan."

MCNA focuses on outreach and education to increase preventive care and better oral health. Our Arkansas members will have access to technology such as our member portal and mobile app to connect them to better care.

"As a pediatric dentist who has served the ARKids First program, I am pleased to be part of the MCNA team. We are excited to deliver innovative solutions that increase oral health awareness and facilitate access to care," said Dr. Jeff Rhodes, MCNA's Arkansas Executive Director and former President of the SouthWestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

MCNA Dental provides outstanding service and support to participating dentists to help facilitate the delivery of quality dental care and services. Its talented network development and provider relations teams build and maintain robust provider networks across the country. MCNA Dental's focus on positive provider relationships creates a foundation for a sustainable, strong provider network.

MCNA Dental announced today that it has entered into a contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) as the sole dental benefits manager for its Nebraska Medicaid dental program. MCNA Dental currently administers dental benefits for millions of members in Texas, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, and Louisiana using its proven managed dental care model. The company will begin serving approximately 250,000 children and adults enrolled in the program statewide on October 1, 2017.

"We are excited to partner with the MLTC to serve Medicaid beneficiaries across the State of Nebraska. Our extensive managed care experience combined with our deep understanding of the needs of both our members and our network of dental providers will help us ensure that Nebraska's Medicaid enrollees receive high quality dental care for a lifetime of good oral health. Our organization is committed to increasing preventive dental care and services through our innovative programs and technology solutions. We are honored to have this opportunity to serve the people of Nebraska as a responsible, quality partner to the State," said Dr. Phil Hunke, Plan President of MCNA Insurance Company.

"MCNA Dental is pleased to welcome our Nebraska leadership team as we continue to build enduring working relationships with the Nebraska professional dental community. The entire MCNA family is committed to making access to high quality oral health care possible for citizens enrolled in the Nebraska Medicaid dental program," said Glen Feingold, Executive Vice President and COO of MCNA Dental. "We are fully committed to increasing access to key preventive services and to working with Nebraska dentists to ensure positive oral health outcomes for our members."

MCNA Dental will provide access to high quality oral health care for children and adults through an extensive network of dentists and dental specialists. In addition to the dental benefits offered under Nebraska Medicaid, MCNA Dental will work to improve oral health outcomes for enrollees by offering education and resources through our fully coordinated Outreach Program and access to our dedicated Case Management Program.