Increasing Access to Dental Insurance

Full Title:
Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Summary#

This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to let more people enroll in standalone dental plans offered through federal Exchanges. It adds a rule saying the Secretary may not stop a "qualified individual" from enrolling in a standalone dental plan on the basis that the person is not also enrolled in a qualified health plan through the Exchange.

What it means for you#

If you are a "qualified individual" for a federal Exchange, this bill would let you enroll in a standalone dental plan offered on that Exchange even if you do not buy a qualified health plan there. The bill text uses the term "qualified individual" but does not define it further. No publicly available information.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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