May 4, 2018
WA Dental Medicaid Transition to Managed Care: RFP Released
The request for proposal (RFP) for managed care dental services has been released by the HCA.
News Items
May 2, 2018
PNDC Early Bird Registration Deadline This Friday!
Don't miss the deadline! Register by this Friday, May 4 to attend Washington's largest dental conference at the lowest possible price.
May 1, 2018
CMS Finalizes Rule Rescinding Parts C, D Enrollment Requirements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 16 published a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage program (Part C) regulations and Prescription Drug Benefit program (Part D) regulations and to implement certain provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.
May 1, 2018
Paid Sick Leave Requirement Begins January 1
Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by the voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.
Apr 27, 2018
Changes to HCA Website for Providers
Please read the following information from the HCA regarding website updates.
Apr 27, 2018
Electronic Signature Option for DME Forms
Starting May 1, 2018, you may begin using an electronic signature on Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) forms related to durable medical equipment.
Apr 25, 2018
Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting
The DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee will hold a conference call meeting on Friday, May 4 at 2 PM.
Apr 24, 2018
Letter Sent to OIC Regarding Premera
On Tuesday, April 24, outside legal counsel Hall Render sent a letter to the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regarding network adequacy concerns with Premera’s recently announced rate cuts.
Apr 20, 2018
PNDC Early Bird Deadline 2 Weeks Away!
Don't miss the deadline! Register by Friday, May 4 to attend Washington's largest dental conference at the lowest possible price.
Apr 18, 2018
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 28
Saturday, April 28 is 2018 National Prescription Take Back Day.
Apr 17, 2018
D-MMEX EasyRefine Bonus Coupon
Redeem coupon for an additional 2% precious metal refining bonus (on top of your regular 5% member bonus!) through June 30.
Apr 13, 2018
Reminder: Dentists Must Submit Credentialing Applications to ProviderSource by June 1
In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for providers in Washington State, the Legislature passed Second Substitute House Bill 2335 in 2016, which requires providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, Medversant’s ProviderSource, by June 1, 2018.
Apr 13, 2018
April 20 DQAC Meeting
The next Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) business meeting will be held on Friday, April 20.
Apr 12, 2018
Trending Courses at PNDC 2018
Check out which Thursday, Friday, and Saturday courses at PNDC 2018 are most popular with registrants. Not registered yet? Don't miss the May 4 Early Bird deadline!
Apr 11, 2018
Dental Medicaid Program Update
During the 2017 legislative session, the Legislature passed a budget proviso, Senate Substitute Bill (SSB) 5883, Section 213 (1)(c), which requires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to contract out the administration of the dental Medicaid program.
Apr 11, 2018
Apple Health Provider Update
Apple Health (Medicaid) providers, please read an update from Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) regarding the process of contracting out WA's Dental Medicaid program and what you can expect as a provider.
Apr 11, 2018
Bill Expanding ABCD Program Signed Into Law
SB 6549, supported by WSDA, further expands the Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program to include children with disabilities up to age 13.
Apr 11, 2018
Updates to Apple Health Billing Guides
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD), Dental-Related Services Program, and Orthodontic Services Billing Guides.
Apr 11, 2018
Apple Health Managed Care Community Engagement Sessions
The Washington State Health Care Authority is hosting four community engagement sessions in April to give clients and providers an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about Apple Health dental services moving to managed care.
Apr 11, 2018
New Medicaid Opioid Prescribing Policy Takes Effect November 1
On August 23, 2017, the state Health Care Authority (HCA) announced a new clinical policy about opioid prescribing for Apple Health (Medicaid). This new policy will take effect on November 1, 2017.
