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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.

DQAC Update - Dentist Licensure Clinical Examinations

An update on dentist licensure clinical examinations following the June 5 Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) business meeting.

PPP Flexibility Act Passes Congress

Congress has passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which will provide increased flexibility for borrowers who have received or will receive PPP loans.

Department of Labor & Industries eLearning Tool

L&I recently released an eLearning tool that explains Washington's new overtime rules.

DQAC Business Meeting - June 5

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a business meeting on Friday, June 5 at 8:30 AM.

DQAC Meeting Friday, KN95 Masks Still Available & Additional Resources

DQAC meeting this Friday, KN95 masks still available for Washington dentists, upcoming ADA webinars and other updates.

Provider Credentialing Update

Starting June 11, 2020, providers will be required to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, ProviderSource.

Requirements for All Employers Under the Updated Safe Start Plan

On May 29, Gov. Inslee issued a new Safe Start proclamation to continue the phased approach toward recovery that includes requirements for all WA employers.

Delta Announces Additional Practice Support, PPE Survey, COVID-19 Testing, KN95s Available

COVID-19 Updates: Delta announces additional practice support, WSDA's PPE survey, WSDA & UWSoD advocate to allow dentists to provide COVID-19 testing & more.

WSDA Secures Additional FDA-Approved KN95 Masks for Washington Dentists

We have secured a second wave of 150,000 FDA-approved KN95 masks from the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Available while supplies last — order online now.

WSDA Secures KN95 & Surgical Masks for WA Dentists

Every actively practicing licensed dentist in Washington is eligible to receive one bag of 50 masks (half KN95, half surgical) at no cost.

DQAC Update - Dentist Clinical Examinations

An update from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) on dentist clinical examinations.

Summary of Non-Urgent Care Requirements, DOSH Directive & Delta Interim Policies

COVID-19 Updates: Summary of requirements for return to providing non-urgent care, DOSH directive & fit tests, Delta interim policies/guidelines.