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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act," aims to modify the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamacare) by allowing individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans through Federal Exchanges without requiring them to also enroll in a comprehensive health insurance plan. Currently, there may be restrictions that prevent people from purchasing dental-only coverage through these exchanges. The bill would instruct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove these restrictions, essentially giving qualified individuals more flexibility in choosing their dental insurance coverage. By enabling people to purchase standalone dental plans independently of major medical insurance, the bill seeks to increase access to dental care and provide more insurance options for consumers who may want or need dental coverage but do not require or cannot afford a full health insurance plan.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Maggie Hassan (D)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Curtis (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1164/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1164/BILLS-119s1164is.pdf |
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