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Medicaid Dental Benefit Act

USA117th CongressHR-4439| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2021
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3166
Introduced in Senate
  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3166
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Medicaid Dental Benefit Act

USA117th CongressHR-4439| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2021
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3166
Introduced in Senate
  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3166
    Introduced in Senate
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted