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SJVIA board renews Delta Dental contract but agrees to monitor Tulare access issues
Summary
The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority voted to renew dental coverage with Delta Dental for plan year 2026 while directing staff to closely monitor provider access and balance-billing risks affecting Tulare County members.
The San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority voted Aug. 27 to renew dental coverage with Delta Dental for plan year 2026, but directors asked staff to monitor provider access and member billing experiences — especially in Tulare County.
Why it matters: Board members flagged that switching carriers could increase out-of-network care, force members to pay upfront for services, and expose members to balance billing. Tulare County staff and supervisors said access problems have been concentrated in their county and urged a one-year review and close monitoring.
Staff and consultants ran a full dental RFP and narrowed finalists to Delta Dental and…
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