News Items

Statewide Face Covering Order Goes Into Effect Friday

Beginning Friday, June 26, the use of face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public setting is required in the state of Washington.

E-Prescribing Requirement Delayed

The Washington state Secretary of Health has issued a nine-month waiver from complying with the electronic prescribing requirements of RCW 69.50.312 (1).

Governor Inslee Issued Proclamation 20-59 Temporary Practice Permit

On Friday, June 19, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-59, relating to temporary practice permits for recent graduates entering the dental, pharmacy and dental hygienist professions.

Medicaid providers requesting interpreter services during Washington's state of emergency

WSDA Secures N95 & Surgical Masks for WA Dentists

WSDA is excited to announce that we have secured 340,000 NIOSH-approved N95 masks and 560,000 surgical masks for Washington dentists.

Training and Resources for CARES Act Provider Relief Funding

An update from the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) on training and resources for applying for Cares Act Provider Relief Funding.

DOSH Respirator Requirement Update & Fit Test Resources

Updates regarding DOSH Directives 11.80 and 1.70, plus information and resources to help members comply with the current DOSH requirements.

WSDA Board Anti-Discrimination Statement

Our dental community is comprised of people from all backgrounds and walks of life — this diversity makes us stronger and more capable of providing optimal oral health care to all patients.

ADA Accelerator Series Webinar - June 25

Save the date for the next ADA Accelerator Webinar Series session, “Preparing for Pregnancy: Managing your Business and Your Health” on June 25.

Updated CDC Dental Guidelines

CDC has updated its Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response.

Department of Health and Human Services Finalizes Section 1557 Regulations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has amended the final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

Raise the Bar: A Message from D-MMEX Easyrefine

A special offer on precious metal refining for WSDA members from WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine.

Claim Attachment Cover Sheets Updated

2020 Legislative Session Summary

Washington's legislative session adjourned on March 12, 2020. Read a summary of issues from this session that could affect you, your patients, and your practice.

Employment Security Department Emergency Rules Update

An employer will not be charged for the first week of unemployment benefits while the Governor has waived the waiting week requirement.

Updated ADA Toolkit, Medicaid Provider Relief Fund Application, County PPE Requests

COVID-19 Updates: Updated ADA Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit, Medicaid Provider Relief Fund Distribution Portal now open, request PPE from your local health jurisdiction and more.

Medicaid Provider Relief Fund Distribution Portal Now Open

Eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers can now apply for the Medicaid Targeted Distribution portion of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund through the Enhanced Provider Portal.

HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Distribution

HHS announced today that eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers can report their annual patient revenue, which will be used as a factor in determining their Provider Relief Fund payment.

HHS Provider Relief & PPP Funding

COVID-19 Updates: HHS announces Provider Relief Fund distribution, June 30 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan deadline.

Paid Family and Medical Leave Update

Learn about updates to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program clarifying employee waiting periods, conditional waivers and supplemental benefits.