Participating Dental Office Fees

We have been informed that some dental offices may be charging patients additional fees for expenses related to increased costs in connection with COVID-19. Fees may be described as being for:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or gloves,
• Air purification,
• Surface cleaning/disinfecting,
• Equipment sanitizing,
• Other expenses relating to COVID-19.

Please be aware that PBA Participating Dental Providers are not permitted to charge such fees to members or their eligible dependents.  If you have been charged for any COVID-19 related fees described above, please notify the PBA Funds Office.