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DOC Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1793| Senate 
| Updated: 5/24/2021
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 or the DOC Access Act of 20 21 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4894
DOC Access Act of 2019
May 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3461
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4894
    DOC Access Act of 2019


  • May 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3461
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3461: DOC Access Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressS-1793| Senate 
| Updated: 5/24/2021
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 or the DOC Access Act of 20 21 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4894
DOC Access Act of 2019
May 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3461
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4894
    DOC Access Act of 2019


  • May 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3461
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3461: DOC Access Act of 2021
  • 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