Membership BenefitsWe realize it is sometimes hard to see all WAEPS does for you behind the scenes. A member-driven organization, WAEPS has a very active team of physicians who volunteer a considerable amount of time to help ensure you can concentrate on patient care. Membership BenefitsWAEPS is your voice in state legislation and regulatory affairs. We proactively protect your practice, engaging two lobbying firms that monitor all health-related legislation. This is an ongoing effort, with lobbyists helping us strategically defend against regulations that could be harmful to our members’ ophthalmic practices and patient safety. Significant recent advocacy efforts include:
EducationAs a WAEPS member, you and your staff receive special discount pricing on educational programs. Opportunities include:
Additional Benefits
Ready to Join or Renew?View Membership Categories and PricingTax Deductibility Information: Dues and other contributions to WAEPS and/or EyePAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. In most cases, a portion of the WAEPS dues may be deductible for tax purposes as professional or business expenses. For your records, please note that the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 states that association dues used for lobbying activities are not deductible as a business expense. As a result, 100% of your WAEPS dues for 2025 cannot be deducted as a business expense for federal income tax purposes. In addition, no portion of any dues paid to the EyePAC can be deducted as a business expense on your federal income tax return. 2025 non- deductive lobbying percentage rate is 100% In addition, no portion of any dues paid to the EyePAC can be deducted as a business expense on your federal income tax return. Note: the WAEPS-affiliated Washington Eye Foundation (WEF) is a 501c3 corporation. 100% of your donations to the WEF are tax deductible. WAEPS Refund Policy WAEPS Refund Policy Membership dues do not renew automatically. When a member wishes to terminate membership, no refund of the prepaid dues will be provided. |