Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021 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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
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Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-3166| Senate
| Updated: 11/4/2021
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021 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.
Congressional oversightDental careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsU.S. territories and protectorates