Remember, the MDA is part of a tripartite organization and you must join all three levels. MoDentPAC - this optional payment is used to fund the MDA's Political Action Committee, which helps support the MDA's legislative program. Foundation - this optional payment is partly used to fund scholarships for dental students. She will be able to explain deadline extensions and discuss the possibility of receiving a partial or full financial dues waiver. If your disability is permanent, you are eligible for a permanent 100 percent waiver.
Waivers cover local, state and national dues.
Contact Stacey Kloeppel for a waiver affadavit. To be eligible for life membership, you must be 65 on January 1st of the current dues year and have 30 years continuous membership or 40 years of non-continuous membership. Members who don't meet the requirements for life membership but have retired from dentistry may maintain their membership at 25 percent of the active dues rate until they meet life membership requirements. Several local components do not charge any retired dues. As a retired member you remain eligible for all membership benefits including group health insurance and term life insurance.