Delta Dental of Iowa and the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation have unveiled two relief programs aimed at assisting dentists and nonprofits in Iowa who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Dental has allocated $10 million for its Advance Claims Payment Program, which will provide Iowa dentists with 50% of their average claims payment for four weeks. Furthermore, the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has set aside $500,000 for its COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Operating Relief Fund, which will provide operating grants up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations focused on providing relief and wellness services or addressing food insecurity needs during this crisis, according to Delta Dental.