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- S.1793
S.1793: DOC Access Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 24, 2021
Bill Summary
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 or the DOC Access Act of 2021 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. Additionally, an agreement between a plan and such a doctor for limited scope dental or vision benefits may last...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) |