The American Dental Association sent an email Aug. 6 to members enrolled in its Legislative Action Center, urging them to ask their legislators to back certain provisions in the next federal COVID-19 relief bill.
The key provisions ADA outlined in its message:
- Tax credits for small businesses to purchase personal protective equipment
- Temporary liability protection for small businesses following public health guidelines
- Allowing 501(c)(6) organizations to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans
- Allowing borrowers to use PPP loans to purchase PPE or take out more funds
- Allowing PPP borrowers to use the Employee Retention Tax Credit
- Ensuring all funds from the HHS' Provider Relief Fund are not categorized as taxable income
- Increased funding for Medicaid and protection for Medicaid dental benefits
- Tax credits, expanded student loan repayment and federal grant for healthcare professionals to work in underserved communities
- Funding for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- Investment in the public health infrastructure
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