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WSDA Requests Insurance Modifications & PPP Funding Still Available

COVID-19 Updates: WSDA sends letter to OIC requesting insurance modifications, PPP funding still available.

Understanding Reopening Dentistry in Washington

Further clarification on dental care that can currently be provided in our state, the date upon which elective care may resume, and whether the Governor’s extended stay-at-home order and “Safe Start” plan announcement impact dentistry.

Regarding Governor Inslee’s “Phased Approach” Announcement

According to the Governor’s Office, today’s "phased approach" announcement does not change Proclamation 20-24.

COVID-19 Interpretive Statement Guidance

Guidance on Gov. Inslee's April 29 COVID-19 Interpretive Statement.

Respiratory Protection Webinar, Workforce Survey

COVID-19 Updates: ADA on-demand respiratory protection webinar, Washington Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey and more.

Updates on Returning to Work & PPE Supplies

Important updates regarding returning to work and the availability of PPE supplies.

ADA’s Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit

As states move toward reopening dental practices, we wanted to bring to your attention the ADA’s newly released Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit.

New & Upcoming AWB COVID-19 Employer Resources Webinars

Watch the most recent Association of Washington Business employer resources webinar and mark your calendar for the next webinar on Monday, April 27.

HCA Telehealth Webinar - April 30

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is holding a telehealth webinar for Apple Health providers on Friday, April 30.

DQAC Update, PPP/EIDL Funding & Additional Loans/Grants

COVID-19 Updates: DQAC update, PPP/EIDL funding, additional loans/grants and more.

Emergency Rules Adopted to Reduce Burden on Practitioners Prescribing CII During COVID-19

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission adopts emergency rules to reduce burdens on practitioners prescribing Schedule II substances.

WSDA Requests Delta Provide Additional Financial Relief to Washington Dentists

WSDA requests that Delta contribute $50 million in additional financial relief to Washington dentists.

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) for spoken languages temporarily available during COVID-19 pandemic

ADA Guidance on PPE, Unemployment Resources, Economic Impact Survey

COVID-19 Updates: ADA interim guidance on PPE, updated ESD website/webinars and more.

SBA Runs Out of Money, Grants Available in Distressed Communities, COVID-19 Testing

SBA unable to accept new loan applications, Save Small Business Fund grant opportunity & more COVID-19 updates.

Next Steps in Our Return to Providing Non-Emergent Care

Discussions around protocols and guidance for the return to providing increasingly needed non-urgent and routine care have begun.

Delta Financial Assistance Deadline, EIDL Clarification, PPP Advocacy

Please see important updates and reminders on different sources of financial assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.

SBA Loan Resource Center & Workforce Survey

ADA has launched a Small Business Administration Loan Resource Center to utilize as a resource for information on EIDL and PPP loans offered by the SBA.

WSDA Seeks Action and Clarity from Governor’s Office

WSDA has been very active in advocating for solutions to the impacts that COVID-19 has had on dentists, their staff, and the patients they serve.

DQAC Special Business Meeting - April 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a special business meeting on Friday, April 17.