Regulations

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Recent Regulatory News

Jun 15, 2021

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Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.
Jun 8, 2021

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM.
Jun 2, 2021

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2021 Legislative Session Summary
Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
Jun 2, 2021

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What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 1, 2021

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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.
May 27, 2021

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PPE Reimbursement Law Clarification
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently provided clarification regarding SB-5169, legislation that mandates health benefit plans (insurance carriers that offer medical plans) to reimburse health care providers for PPE.
May 18, 2021

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Department of Labor and Industries’ New Interpreter Scheduling System Now Live
Based on legislation passed in 2018 and designed to improve access to spoken language interpreter services when providing care to injured workers, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has launched a new spoken language interpreter scheduling system.
May 13, 2021

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DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – May 28
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, May 28.
Apr 28, 2021

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, May 14.
Apr 26, 2021

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Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates
The Legislature reached an agreement on the $59 billion operating budget for the 2021-23 biennium which includes increased provider reimbursement rates for the adult dental Medicaid program.

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WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs focuses on regulatory issues handled by DQAC and other government agencies handling regulatory issues relevant to dentistry.

To inquire about joining the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, members may email WSDA Director of Government Affairs Emily Lovell at emily@wsda.org.

Regulations

Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.

Recent Regulatory News

Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18

2021 Legislative Session Summary

What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18

PPE Reimbursement Law Clarification

Department of Labor and Industries’ New Interpreter Scheduling System Now Live

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting – May 28

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – May 14

Increased Adult Dental Medicaid Provider Rates

DOH Dental Profession Pages

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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