DOC Access Act of 2023

This bill (S 1424) improves access to dental and vision care by requiring health plans to allow doctors of optometry, dental surgery, or dental medicine to charge enrollees up to their standard fees for services not covered by the plan (with exceptions for dental cleanings). It prohibits plans from restricting providers' choices of laboratories or suppliers for materials used in care. The bill also mandates annual state enforcement notifications and clarifies that state laws governing dental/vision plans take precedence over federal provisions. It directly affects health insurance plans offering limited dental/vision coverage, enrollees using these services, and dental/optometry providers.