Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3

Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: HHS Provider Relief Fund now open for Phase 3, vaccine allocation framework identifies dentists as essential & more updates.

Provider Relief Fund Now Open for Phase 3, Dentists Encouraged to Apply

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has started Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). Applications are open through Nov. 6, 2020.

Phase 3 will impact:

  • Newly Eligible: Dentists who began practicing Jan. 1 – March 30, 2020.
  • Add-on Payment: All dentists who previously received, rejected or accepted payment from the PRF can submit more information to become eligible for an additional payment.
  • Corrections: All dentists who previously received, rejected or accepted a PRF payment and did not receive approximately 2% of annual revenues from patient care will now receive this amount, plus their Phase 3 allocation.

Providers are encouraged to submit their applications on the Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal as soon as possible. Providers should apply if they have lost revenues and/or increased expenses attributable to COVID-19 that have not been reimbursed by other sources. The ADA updated the Frequently Asked Questions about the Phase 3 eligibility and required documentation.

In addition, HHS will be offering a free webinar at Noon (PT) on Thursday, Oct. 15 to help answer dentists’ questions about the Phase 3 distribution. Register for the webinar here.

Vaccine Allocation Framework Identifies Dentists as Essential

ADA News reports dentists and dental hygienists “are essential health care workers who should be afforded early access to a COVID-19 vaccine,” according to a vaccine distribution framework released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

ADA Releases Resource to Assist Dental Professionals with Vaccination Decision

To help dental professionals make an informed decision, the ADA has published “Should I be Vaccinated for COVID-19?” – a resource that “outlines the available data and timeframe on ongoing clinical trials.”

ADA’s COVID-19 Response

This has been a trying year for all of us, but our dental community has rallied. Hear directly from ADA members on all that we’ve accomplished together over the last six months in this new video, “ADA’s COVID-19 Response: We’ve got your back. Always.”

DOH Extends Expiration Date for Dental Hygiene Initial Limited License

The Department of Health will extend the 18-month expiration date for the Dental Hygiene Initial Limited License until Sept. 30, 2021. Learn more here.

Sincerely,

Bradshaw

Dr. Dennis Bradshaw
WSDA President