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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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.