February 18, 2025
Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mrs. Dingell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
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Sec. 2. Standalone dental plans
Section 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18041) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(f) Availability of standalone dental plans
The Secretary may not restrict any qualified individual from enrolling in a plan described in section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) offered through an Exchange established pursuant to subsection (c) on the basis of such qualified individual not being also enrolled in a qualified health plan offered through the Exchange.