Regulations

Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.

Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Jan. 1, 2023: Job Posting Requirements
Jan. 1, 2023: Minimum Wage Increase
Jan. 1, 2023: Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Increase
Jan. 31, 2023: Job Title Reporting Required on Q4 Unemployment Insurance Tax Reports

Recent Regulatory News

Jul 9, 2021

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Attention Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has filed a permanent rule regarding the SUPPORT Act that will become effective Oct. 1, 2021 and impact all Apple Health (Medicaid) providers who prescribe controlled substances.
Jun 30, 2021

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Reminder: What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 28, 2021

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Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars
Attend a free webinar from Harris Biomedical to help prepare for DQAC's new water line testing requirements taking effect Dec. 1, 2021.
Jun 24, 2021

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DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – July 8
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, July 8 at 12:00 PM.
Jun 16, 2021

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DQAC Business Meeting – June 25
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 25 at 8:30 AM.
Jun 15, 2021

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Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) has modified our state’s dental specialty representation rule (WAC 246-817-420) to clarify specialty areas of practice and add requirements for those who would like to represent themselves as specialists.
Jun 8, 2021

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DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM.
Jun 2, 2021

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2021 Legislative Session Summary
Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
Jun 2, 2021

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What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program
The LTSS Trust Program is on track for implementation on Jan. 1, 2022 and will be funded by a .58 percent premium assessment on employee wages. Learn more about how this program will affect employers, employees and self-employed individuals.
Jun 1, 2021

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DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.

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DQAC Business Meeting Dates

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WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs focuses on regulatory issues handled by DQAC and other government agencies handling regulatory issues relevant to dentistry.

To inquire about joining the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, members may email WSDA Director of Government Affairs Emily Lovell at emily@wsda.org.

Regulations

Stay up to date on rules and requirements affecting Washington dentists.

Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Recent Regulatory News

Attention Medicaid Providers: New PMP Rule Goes into Effect Oct. 1, 2021

Reminder: What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

Prepare for Dec. 1 Water Line Testing Requirement with Free Webinars

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – July 8

DQAC Business Meeting – June 25

Rule Update on Specialty Representation – Effective July 3, 2021

DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – June 18

2021 Legislative Session Summary

What You Need to Know About the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program

DQAC Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting – June 18

DOH Dental Profession Pages

DQAC Interested Parties Email List

DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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Upcoming Regulatory Dates & Deadlines

Recent Regulatory News

DOH Dental Profession Pages

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DQAC Business Meeting Dates

WSDA Committee on Regulatory Affairs

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