DOC Access Act of 2025
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 24, 2025)
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2025 or the DOC Access Act of 2025
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 (or an employer of such a doctor) 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 does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 24, 2025
- Feb 24, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 24, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 24, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House