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H.R. 1385 (118th)

DOC Access Act of 2023

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Introduced

7 March 2023

Last action

17 March 2023 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Jake LaTurner, Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023 or the DOC Access Act of 20 23 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 longer than two years only with the prior acceptance of the doctor for each term extension. Plans also may not restrict such a doctor's choice of laboratories or suppliers. Such doctors may elect to waive the application of the payment amount and choice of laboratories provisions of this bill. The bill does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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