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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

USA119th CongressHR-1397| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to expand access to dental insurance by amending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It specifically modifies Section 1321 of the ACA to address enrollment rules for standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges. The legislation prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting a qualified individual from enrolling in such a dental plan solely because they are not also enrolled in a qualified health plan through the same Exchange. This change ensures that individuals can purchase standalone dental coverage independently, thereby removing a significant barrier and increasing options for obtaining dental care.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9567
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1671
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1164
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9567
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1671
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1164
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1164: Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Dental careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access

Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

USA119th CongressHR-1397| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
This bill aims to expand access to dental insurance by amending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It specifically modifies Section 1321 of the ACA to address enrollment rules for standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges. The legislation prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting a qualified individual from enrolling in such a dental plan solely because they are not also enrolled in a qualified health plan through the same Exchange. This change ensures that individuals can purchase standalone dental coverage independently, thereby removing a significant barrier and increasing options for obtaining dental care.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9567
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1671
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1164
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9567
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1671
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1164
    Introduced in Senate
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1164: Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dental careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access