Vision Lab Choice Act of 2024

12/18/2024, 1:23 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 5375, also known as the Vision and Dental Care Improvement Act, aims to make changes to title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance health care coverage for vision and dental services. The bill seeks to address gaps in coverage for these essential services and improve access to care for individuals across the United States.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions to expand coverage for vision and dental care under health insurance plans, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary services such as eye exams, glasses, dental cleanings, and other preventive and diagnostic treatments. By improving coverage for these services, the bill aims to promote overall health and well-being for individuals of all ages.

In addition to expanding coverage, the bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the vision and dental care industries. This includes requirements for insurance providers to clearly outline coverage options and costs for vision and dental services, as well as provisions to ensure that individuals have access to accurate information about their benefits and rights. Overall, the Vision and Dental Care Improvement Act seeks to address the growing need for affordable and comprehensive vision and dental care in the United States. By making changes to the Public Health Service Act, the bill aims to improve access to essential services and promote better health outcomes for individuals across the country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5375

Introduced on
2024-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 5375, also known as the Vision and Dental Care Improvement Act, aims to make changes to title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance health care coverage for vision and dental services. The bill seeks to address gaps in coverage for these essential services and improve access to care for individuals across the United States.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions to expand coverage for vision and dental care under health insurance plans, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary services such as eye exams, glasses, dental cleanings, and other preventive and diagnostic treatments. By improving coverage for these services, the bill aims to promote overall health and well-being for individuals of all ages.

In addition to expanding coverage, the bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the vision and dental care industries. This includes requirements for insurance providers to clearly outline coverage options and costs for vision and dental services, as well as provisions to ensure that individuals have access to accurate information about their benefits and rights. Overall, the Vision and Dental Care Improvement Act seeks to address the growing need for affordable and comprehensive vision and dental care in the United States. By making changes to the Public Health Service Act, the bill aims to improve access to essential services and promote better health outcomes for individuals across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action11/21/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.