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Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2618| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2021
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements. The bill also increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for dental, vision, and hearing services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1423
Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2019
Jul 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4311
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1423
    Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2019


  • July 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4311
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 5, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2618| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2021
Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements. The bill also increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for dental, vision, and hearing services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1423
Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2019
Jul 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4311
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1423
    Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2019


  • July 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4311
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 5, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

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