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DOC Access Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-4894| Senate 
| Updated: 11/12/2020
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2019 or the DOC Access Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 16, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3762: DOC Access Act of 2019
Civil actions and liabilityDental careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHearing, speech, and vision careState and local government operations

DOC Access Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-4894| Senate 
| Updated: 11/12/2020
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2019 or the DOC Access Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 16, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3762: DOC Access Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDental careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHearing, speech, and vision careState and local government operations