DOC Access Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2021)
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 or the DOC Access Act of 2021
This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
Additionally, an agreement between a plan and such a doctor for limited scope dental or vision benefits may last longer than two years only with the prior acceptance of the doctor for each term extension. Plans also may not restrict such a doctor's choice of laboratories or suppliers.
Such doctors may elect to waive the application of the payment amount and choice of laboratories provisions of this bill.
The bill establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by a violation of this bill.
The bill does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.
What just happenedMay 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2021
- May 24, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- May 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House