HR. 1521In Committee
DOC Access Act of 2025
Prohibit private health plans from setting certain payment rates or restricting labs for optometrists and dentists in vision and dental coverage contracts
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit private health plans from setting certain payment rates or restricting labs for optometrists and dentists in vision and dental coverage contracts
Key points
- Prohibit payment rate setting
- Prohibit laboratory restrictions
- Limit contract term extensions
- Allow waiver of protections
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCivil actions and liabilityDental careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealthHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHearing, speech, and vision care