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Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2012| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2023
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-22
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-97
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4146
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-22
    Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-97
    Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021


  • June 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4146
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4146: Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023
Advisory bodiesDental careEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2012| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2023
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-22
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-97
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4146
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-22
    Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-97
    Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021


  • June 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4146
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4146: Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesDental careEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare