As the nation's first provider of healthcare liability insurance, MedPro Group (MedPro) has protected the assets and reputations of the healthcare community since 1899. With more than 200,000 clients and an *A.M. Best rating of A++, MedPro is the national leader in customized insurance, claims, and patient safety & risk solutions for healthcare professionals.  Through your ADAA membership, your policy includes coverage for expenses related to the defense of HIPAA privacy violations. Coverage through MedPro provides members with quality professional liability insurance. 

*A.M. Best rating as of 7/21/16. All data is MedPro Group internal data.  MedPro Group is the marketing name used to refer to the insurance operations of The Medical Protective Company, Princeton Insurance Company, PLICO Inc., and MedPro RRG Risk Retention Group.  All insurance products are administered by MedPro Group and underwritten by these and other Berkshire Hathaway affiliates, including National Fire & Marine Insurance Company.  Product availability is based upon business and regulatory approval and may differ among companies. © 2017 MedPro Group Inc. All Rights Reserved.

THE IMPORTANCE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

Your ADAA membership includes liability insurance

As a participating member, you have the satisfaction and security of knowing that MedPro is here to defend you should you be named in a claim.

Students, life original and life retired categories are not "insureds" under the policy; students may purchase coverage upon request and for an additional fee.

What is professional liability?

Professional liability insurance offers protection against claims that a healthcare provider may be legally obligated to pay as a result of an error or omission in his or her professional work. Also known as E&O insurance, liability insurance is significant to your profession. Liability insurance helps deal with claims of professional liability in your services. ADAA provides a professional liability insurance policy for you that is both affordable and effective!

How much professional liability insurance do I need? Am I covered under my boss' policy?

My dentist says I am covered under his umbrella policy.

Anyone can be sued personally (or individually) even if they are covered under another policy, such as your employer's policy. ADAA’s Professional liability policy protects you against loss from a claim of alleged negligent acts, errors, or omissions in the performance of your specialized services.

What does professional liability cover?

Coverage is generally available for claims of rendering or failing to render professional service outside of the standard of care for your profession (i.e. negligence). Regardless of whether a healthcare provider is negligent, when a healthcare provider is involved in a claim, it can take years for litigation to be resolved.  

If you're providing a professional service or rendering a professional opinion, professional liability insurance is strongly suggested. In fact, many occupations require you to have professional liability insurance before allowing you to practice. Additionally, it's important to note that having professional liability insurance does not make you more likely to be sued. It simply makes you more prepared if a lawsuit is brought against you. Whether you're employed or self-employed, work full-time or part-time, or are a student practicing in a managed setting, having a professional liability insurance policy will give you peace of mind and the security you need.

Do I have nationwide coverage?

Worldwide coverage is provided on the professional liability policy if the suit is brought in the United States. Coverage through the current policy only extends to members with a physical and valid U.S. address.

When is the policy renewed?

Yearly. The only way to ensure that you're covered for your professional acts is to have professional liability insurance. When you are covered as an ADAA member, you can download your certificate of insurance issued in your name at www.adaausa.org. This professional liability insurance policy will provide you with the limits of liability listed in the certificate. Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the policy. 

How do I know if I'm covered?

Except for students, life original and life retired categories, most membership categories include professional liability insurance, however, as stated earlier, students can request insurance for a fee in addition to their student dues.

How much coverage do I have?

Limits of Liability: $50,000 per incident per member
$1,000,000 aggregate for all members

Deductible: There is NO deductible in this policy.

Emeritus (or Life Retired) members will no longer receive PLI (professional liability insurance) or AD&D (Accidental death & dismemberment) coverage.

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Life is stressful enough as it is. The last thing you should have to worry about is becoming the victim of an identity thief. With Identity Theft Protection, you and your family are protected from the often devastating consequences of identity theft. Whether you're at home or across the country, you're only one toll-free call away from Identity Theft Protection professionals, who are here to help you protect your personal assets and restore your peace of mind - and your spouse is fully covered too. You can even get expert advice for your children if you believe they have been affected by identity theft.

You can print out a detachable personal Identity Theft Protection card. Identity Theft Protection helps you defend your identity and recover any lost or stolen cards in the unlikely event you're a victim. With your first phone call:

• You'll be assigned a dedicated caseworker who will work with you every step of the way, helping you to restore your identity should you become the victim of fraud.
• You'll also receive a Customized Identity Fraud Resolution Kit that provides you with valuable information, including forms you'll need to alert credit bureaus and authorities.
• And we'll help you place Fraud Alerts at the appropriate credit bureaus, establish Police Reports, and set up Credit Monitoring3 for you, helping you to mitigate any residual damage to your identity.

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The Dental Assistant Journal is the professional Journal of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) which is dedicated to furthering the education and professional development of the working dental assistant. The Journal is published on a bi-monthly basis and covers such topics as technical and theoretical aspects of chairside or clinical assisting, issues of business administration, and continuing education.  The publication transitioned to a digital publication in 2015.

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When you become a member of ADAA you also become a member in a state and local chapter to help further your career and assist you in promoting the dental assisting profession.

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You have the chance to add "Published Author" to your resume by writing an article for one of our various publications.  Members also have the career advancing opportunity to review and create continuing education.

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"Tech Gear Discount Club" by Perks for People is an easy and intuitive platform for ADAA Members to take advantage of huge discounts on brand name consumer electronic products including: smartphone cases, chargers, screen protectors, Bluetooth headphones and speakers, and so much more!

• Brands like Otterbox, Pelican, Lifeproof, Casemate, Kate Spade, Rifle Paper, Speck, Belkin, Popsockets, JBL, Skullcandy, UAG, and many more. 
• Up to 70% off MSRP!
• All Products are Brand New / Never used.
• Free Shipping on any order $45 or higher. 
• Perks for People offers a 30-day return policy.

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Our Short Term Medical insurance, through National General and Network provided by Aetna,  gives you a plan to face those unpredictable moments in life with confidence. It provides the financial protection you need from unexpected medical bills and other health care expenses, including:

• Doctor visits and some preventive care
• Emergency room and ambulance coverage
• Urgent care benefits, and more.

By taking advantage of our network providers, Short Term Medical can help you save more on your health care.  Our Short Term Medical insurance includes flexible plan designs and options to help you find the plan that fits your needs, budget, and time frame.

Short Term Medical provides:

Access to the large, national Aetna Open Choice® PPO Network - helping you get the care you need for less.

Choose the coverage period that fits your needs, from 30 days to up to 12 months*

Deductible and coinsurance options are designed to help you find the plan that fits your budget

Telemedicine services - connect with a physician any time, Doctor visits, urgent care,10 ambulance service, and emergency room care, Some diagnostic testing,* mammograms,* cancer testing, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, surgery, inpatient and outpatient hospital benefits, and hospital confinement benefits, physical therapy, skilled nursing facility benefits, and home health care, child immunizations, transplant benefits (Maximum benefit of $100,000)

$100,000; $250,000 or $1,000,000 in health care coverage benefits per coverage term

* Maximum of 364 days. Plans in IL and OK have a maximum coverage term of 6 months. In ND, only plans with 12 months of coverage (365 days) are available. Other options and restrictions may apply by state.

THIS PLAN PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. Short Term Medical plans offer affordable medical coverage but are medically underwritten. They do not provide Minimum Essential Coverage as mandated by the Affordable Care Access.

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VSP is a discount vision program for ADAA members that offers savings on eye care and eye wear. Members of the VSP program will receive access to discounts through a trusted, private-practice VSP doctor, one rate of $40 for eye exams, 15% savings on contact lens exams, and special pricing on complete pairs of glasses and sunglasses, and more.

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U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who need temporary medical insurance while traveling for business or pleasure anywhere outside of their home country.
Highlights:

• Short-term travel medical coverage
• Coverage for individuals and dependents 
• Two plan designs for U.S. citizens and for non-U.S. citizens traveling outside their home country
• Maximum Limits from $50,000 to $2,000,000 
• Deductible options from $0 to $2,500
• Seek treatment with hospital or doctor of your choice
• Trip cancellation, travel delay and baggage delay benefits available 
• 24 hour secure access from anywhere in the world

International Medical Insurance is designed for:

• Graduating seniors trips
• Senior citizens age 65+ with or without Medicare traveling abroad
• College students studying abroad
• Foreign au pairs and nannies
• Families sponsoring exchange students
• International vacationers  
• Individual or group missionaries
• Relatives visiting from overseas
• Recently arrived immigrants 

You have access to international, multilingual customer service centers, claims administrators who process claims from all over the world, handling virtually every language and currency, and 24 hour access to highly qualified coordinators of emergency medical services and international treatment. You can also choose from a wide range of deductibles, several Maximum Limits, and you have access to more than 17,000 providers through our International Provider AccessSM (IPA) when seeking treatment outside the U.S.  You can also reduce your out-of-pocket costs when seeking treatment in the U.S. by locating providers through the independent Preferred Provider Organization.


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Getting help with hearing loss can be confusing and expensive. That’s where TruHearing comes in. Our hearing aid benefit programs give you everything you need to improve your hearing at the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost.

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Save Up To 35% On Your Orlando Vacation! Orlando Employee Discounts offers Exclusive Pricing on Hotels & Vacation Homes in or nearby Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Orlando Employee Discounts are also the Largest Wholesaler of Tickets for Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World, and ALL the Orlando Area Theme Parks and Attractions!

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International Membership may be granted to any individual who resides outside of the United States and will support and promote the objectives of this Association. Membership is $60 and includes free online continuing education courses.  International Members can access e-newsletters, 24/7, and The Dental Assistant journal online.

The international travel medical insurance and hotel and car rental discounts also apply for International Members. International Members receive discounts on hard copy continuing education, but additional shipping may apply. 

Apply for International Membership Here

Emeritus Membership status shall be granted to a professional or life member who has maintained continuous professional membership, or has maintained continuous professional membership interrupted by student membership for a period of at least 25 years and has retired from the field of dentistry/dental assisting at age 60 years or older or has become totally and permanently disabled, and wishes to refrain from the privileges of ADAA Professional Membership on both the National and State levels. Emeritus Members shall pay no dues and will no longer receive PLI (professional liability insurance) or AD&D (Accidental death & dismemberment) coverage.

The designation of “ADAA Member Emeritus” may be used by the member for the rest of their natural life.

Emeritus members shall have the privilege of accessing all digital content published by the ADAA on the ADAA website to include ADAA continuing education courses accessed from the website.

The website privileges of the emeritus member shall be contingent on the emeritus member updating his/her emeritus membership status annually via the ADAA membership renewal process.

ADAA Fellows and Masters achieving emeritus status may also maintain their ADAA Fellow or Master designation.

Emeritus members are not allowed to hold any type of officer position either at the National, State or Local level. 

Apply for Emeritus Membership

Membership may be granted to any U.S. Air Force member who completes the registration and who will support and promote the objectives of this Association. An Air Force member shall have the privilege of serving as a member of a council or committee.
 
All Memberships are individual-based and are for a full year (365 days) from the time the application is processed. To stay an active member of the ADAA, every Air Force account will need to be renewed once a year, on or before the account expiration date.

Apply for Air Force Membership