What does Preamble of HR 1397 do?

This bill aims to allow more individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1397 do?

This bill is formally titled the Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

What does STANDALONE DENTAL PLANS. of HR 1397 do?

This section amends Section 1321 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It adds a subsection (f) regarding standalone dental plans. The Secretary is prohibited from restricting qualified individuals from enrolling in standalone dental plans offered through an Exchange. Enrollment is permitted if the individual is not also enrolled in a qualified health plan offered through the Exchange.

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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act — HR. 1397

Last updated: 2/18/2025 · Introduced: 2/18/2025

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the federal government from restricting individuals from enrolling in standalone dental plans through the Affordable Care Act exchanges, provided they are not also enrolled in a qualified health plan.
The bill amends the Affordable Care Act to specifically allow enrollment in standalone dental plans through federal exchanges.

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