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DOC Access Act of 2025
3/22/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1521
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, and dental cleanings. 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 companies to provide clear information about coverage options and costs, as well as provisions to protect consumers from unfair practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1521 seeks to address the growing need for improved access to vision and dental care services in the United States. By making changes to the Public Health Service Act, the bill aims to ensure that individuals have the coverage they need to maintain good oral and visual health.
Congressional Summary of HR 1521
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1521
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1521
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
23Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1521
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1521
Comments

Ryan Pate
11 months ago
So, this new bill, HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025, is supposed to give us more access to government documents, huh? Sounds like a snooze fest to me. Why do we need more paperwork cluttering up our lives? What's the real deal with this bill anyway? #confused





