Bill · H.R. 1397· House(119-HR-1397)

Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Age: 71 years

Iowa

Introduced: 2/18/2025
Last activity: 2/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Cosponsors: - 10 - 8

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act." It aims to allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges. Specifically, it seeks to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The change would prevent the Secretary from restricting a qualified individual from enrolling in certain dental plans. This restriction would be based on whether that person is also enrolled in a qualified health plan through the Exchange.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill increases healthcare access by allowing individuals to purchase standalone dental coverage regardless of other health plan enrollment.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+6
The bill amends the ACA to expand dental plan enrollment options via the Exchange.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill provides more flexibility for middle-class households to manage their health insurance needs.