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Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

USA117th CongressS-448| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage. It also requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage under CHIP to children who have other health insurance but are otherwise eligible for CHIP (i.e., wraparound coverage); such coverage is currently at the option of the state.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S892-894)
Mar 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1792
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S892-894)


  • March 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1792
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1792: Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Child healthDental careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessPoverty and welfare assistance

Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

USA117th CongressS-448| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage. It also requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage under CHIP to children who have other health insurance but are otherwise eligible for CHIP (i.e., wraparound coverage); such coverage is currently at the option of the state.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S892-894)
Mar 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1792
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S892-894)


  • March 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1792
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1792: Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDental careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessPoverty and welfare assistance