ADA Shares Updates from HHS on Provider Relief Fund

Last week, the ADA emailed members to clarify concerns about applying for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund (PRF). As a reminder, all dentists with a verifiable dental provider Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) are allowed to apply for funding through the extended deadline of Monday, Aug. 3. Read more about balance billing concerns and reporting requirements.

Webinars & Other Help Available

• ADA is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 28 at 5 PM PT (register here). This webinar will educate dentists on the PRF as well as Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and updates on Congressional activity.
• HHS instructions are available to act as a guide in applying to the PRF.
• Read the recent ADA News article where Dr. Phillip Fijal, chair, Council on Government Affairs, has a conversation on his application process and gives helpful tips. The article also reviews eligibly requirements to apply.

Terms & FAQs

• Dentists should review the Terms and Conditions and consult the Provider Relief Fund FAQs.
• For help with the application process, HHS has also set up a Provider Support Line, 866.569.3522, to assist with questions.

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Attention Employer Dentists: Opportunity to Offset Benefit Charges

Taxable employers will soon be able to submit an application to offset their benefit charges from the first two quarters of 2020, which might reduce their 2021 tax rate. Earlier this year, the Legislature allocated $25 million to the COVID-19 Unemployment Account to help pay off experience rate changes for taxable employers (those who pay unemployment taxes) in Washington state. Click here to learn more (login required).

Learn More

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New Members-Only ADA Resources

• When Staff or Household Members Test Positive for COVID-19 (Login Required)
• Paying Staff Who Are on Leave Due to COVID-19 (Login Required)
• Tips for Handling Mask Non-Compliance (Login Required)
• When a Patient Says They Can’t Wear a Mask Due to Disability (Login Required)
• Tips for Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Login Required)
• Checklist: Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities (Login Required)

Sincerely,



Dr. Dennis Bradshaw
WSDA President