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Dental Bulletin 51: Delayed Start Date for New Dental Third-Party Administrator

MassHealth·MA · Dentistry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

The transition from DentaQuest to BeneCare as the new dental third-party administrator for MassHealth has been delayed beyond the original February 1, 2025 start date. DentaQuest will continue handling all MassHealth dental claims and administrative functions until the new start date is announced.

Action Required

Action needed
Monitor for future communications from MassHealth announcing the new operational start date for BeneCare. Subscribe to updates at FAQ.massdhp.org to receive transition notifications. Continue current billing processes with DentaQuest until further notice.

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