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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

USA119th CongressS-1164| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act" proposes to modify existing law to enhance the availability of standalone dental plans on federal health insurance exchanges. This legislation specifically amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to address current enrollment restrictions for these dental plans. Under the proposed change, the Secretary would be prohibited from preventing a qualified individual from enrolling in a standalone dental plan offered through an Exchange simply because they are not also enrolled in a qualified health plan through that same Exchange. This aims to remove a significant barrier, allowing individuals to purchase dental coverage independently of a health insurance plan on the marketplace. The bill's intent is to broaden access to dental insurance options for consumers who may not need or desire a health plan through the Exchange.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4739
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2771
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1397
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4739
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2771
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1397
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1397: Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Dental careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access

Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

USA119th CongressS-1164| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
The "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act" proposes to modify existing law to enhance the availability of standalone dental plans on federal health insurance exchanges. This legislation specifically amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to address current enrollment restrictions for these dental plans. Under the proposed change, the Secretary would be prohibited from preventing a qualified individual from enrolling in a standalone dental plan offered through an Exchange simply because they are not also enrolled in a qualified health plan through that same Exchange. This aims to remove a significant barrier, allowing individuals to purchase dental coverage independently of a health insurance plan on the marketplace. The bill's intent is to broaden access to dental insurance options for consumers who may not need or desire a health plan through the Exchange.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4739
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2771
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1397
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4739
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2771
    Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1397
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1397: Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dental careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access