Depending on the type of health coverage you need, the enrollment period for starting new plans, making changes to existing plans, or adding participants will vary. • Individual health plans: Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 New plans, such as MyBlue or subsidized health plans purchased through MDA Insurance via the online Marketplace, can be started […]

By Dale Nester, chair, MDA Insurance and MDA Services   The collective buying power of organized dentistry is truly now stronger than ever! The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) was unveiled and launched at the MDA Annual Session in May. It was wildly popular and well-received by Annual Session attendees. Prizes were given away and there […]

A Guide to Practice Transitions 2019” Learn about the key drivers related to the value of a dental practice. Date: Friday, June 14 Earn: 5 CE credits On Site Check In: 9:30 a.m. Seminar: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.        (Lunch will be served) Cost: MDA members: $79; Non-members: $99 Location: Northwestern Michigan College, […]

MDA Insurance is the one source for all your insurance needs. When you submit an insurance quote request at mdaprograms.com or by calling 800-860-2272, $10 will be donated in your name to the MDA Foundation. Submit your completed quote forms to Reva Darling at rdarling@mdaifg.com, or via fax at 517-484-5460.

The MDA endorses Surgically Clean Air to substantially improve the quality of indoor air in dental practices. Through its development of a portable air purification system that removes 99 percent of in-air particulate, Surgically Clean Air is quickly becoming a market leader in the high-end, premium air purification industry. Visit scadental.com or call Chief Sales […]

Over the past year, investigations into secure email hacking in Michigan have doubled. If practices are found to be in violation, fines can cost up to $50,000 per piece of  jeopardized electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Even more devastating: There is little leniency for practices that think they are complying with the law but really […]

With insurance, it’s imperative to work with someone who can see what you sometimes cannot — and can help you prepare for what lies ahead. Whether you’re a new graduate, first-time practice owner, or the owner of an established practice, let MDA Insurance evaluate your current professional liability coverage to ensure you have the coverage […]

• Qualifying event:  If you have an employee or a dependent who involuntarily loses health coverage, he or she has 60 days from the date of the event to be added to the MDA Health Plan. Qualifying events include, but may not be limited to, a job loss, marriage, divorce, birth or death. • New […]

Now is the time to enroll in a great Vision Service Plan (VSP) program at special MDA member rates! MDA offers members these VSP insurance options: • Exam only: $2.05 per month for individuals; $4.10 for two or more. • Basic plan provides an eye exam and lenses annually and new frames every two years.  […]

Summer arrives this month (we promise!) and it’s time to break out the boats, jet skis, four-wheelers and all the other summer toys! You’ll enjoy them to the fullest if you know they are properly insured. • In most cases, you don’t need to purchase individual policies for your summer toys. You may be able […]