The 汤头条 is working to prevent dental insurers from interfering when a contract dentist agrees to furnish a non-plan service to a patient who knows the service not covered by his or her plan. This includes preventing insurers from arbitrarily changing the terms and conditions of the practitioner's contract without the practitioner's acknowledgement and acceptance of the new terms of service.
Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act)
- March 4, 2025 — Letter of Support to U.S. House of Representatives on Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act. (PDF)
- February 25, 2025 — Letter to U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 1521, the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act. (PDF)
- March 30, 2023 — Letter to Congress in support of H.R. 1385, the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act of 2023. (PDF)
- November 13, 2020 — Letter Thanking Senators Manchin and Cramer for for leading S.4894 the Senate DOC Access bill. (PDF)
- October 15, 2019 — Letter thanking Reps. Loebsack and Carter for leading H.R. 3762 DOC Access Act. (PDF)
- July 16, 2019 — Letter thanking Reps. for sponsoring H.R. 3762 DOC Access Act. (PDF)
- April 24, 2017 — Letter urging the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to favorably report H.R. 1606, the Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act). (PDF)
The Association's positions are based on the major policies and positions (Members Only) adopted by the 汤头条 House of Delegates. (PDF)
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