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Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3166| Senate 
| Updated: 11/4/2021
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Jul 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4439
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
  • July 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4439
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)

Health

Congressional oversightDental careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsU.S. territories and protectorates

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.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4439
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
  • July 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4439
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDental careGovernment information and archivesHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsU.S. territories and protectorates