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Oct 19, 2021

Dentists Should Apply for Provider Relief Fund ASAP

The ADA is encouraging dentists to apply for the fourth phase of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Provider Relief Fund as soon as possible ahead of the Oct. 26 deadline, according to ADA News.

Oct 13, 2021

Updated DOH Vaccine Mandate FAQ

The Department of Health (DOH) released an updated COVID-19 vaccine mandate FAQ, which aims to clarify questions arising from Proclamation 21-14.1.

Oct 13, 2021

Reminder for Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021

Effective Oct. 1, Medicaid providers will need to check the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing any controlled substance (Schedule II through Schedule IV, not just opioids) to a patient enrolled in an Apple Health Managed Care plan or Fee-for-Service program.

Oct 8, 2021

Employer Standard Occupational Code Reporting

In 2020, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 2308, which as of Oct. 1, 2022, will require employers to report the standard occupational classification (SOC) code of workers to the Employment Security Department (ESD).

Oct 7, 2021

PNDC 2021 Health & Safety Policies

In accordance with a King County-issued mandate, attendance at PNDC 2021 will require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID test administered within 72 hours of arrival at registration. In addition, based on the current requirements set forth by Washington state, masks will be required while indoors at PNDC.

Oct 6, 2021

Apple Health ABCD Program Billing Guide Update

Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published an update to the billing guide for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program.

Oct 6, 2021

Workers’ Compensation For COVID-19

As a result of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5190, it is now presumed that if a health care worker contracts an infectious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency, such as COVID-19, this transmission is the result of workplace activities.

Sep 30, 2021

WSDA News | Summer 2021

Read about 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer in the Summer 2021 cover story.

Sep 28, 2021

PPE Stockpile Ends Oct. 25: Order Your No-Cost PPE Now

All healthcare and long-term care facilities are encourage to order gloves, gowns, masks, respirators and other supplies from the PPE Stockpile as soon as possible. Access to this resource will end on Oct. 25.

Sep 7, 2021

Regulatory Update – September 2021

Rulemaking is currently in progress to amend the requirements for continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.

Aug 19, 2021

Office of Equity Survey and Listening Session Registration

The Washington State Office of Equity is gathering feedback about equity, diversity, and inclusion through a survey and listening sessions. The Office of Equity wants to gain insight from agencies across Washington, and WSDA believes it is important that the dental profession provides input into this process.

Aug 16, 2021

Opting Out of LTSS Program – Deadline Approaching

The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022, and with the Nov. 1 deadline quickly approaching, it is imperative that individuals wanting to opt-out of the program start exploring their long-term care coverage options.

Aug 12, 2021

New Television Closed Captioning Law

Senate Bill 5027, concerning closed captioning on televisions in places of public accommodation, is now effective and impacts dentists with public television sets in their office.