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Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-570| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2023
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3166
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 10, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1342
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3166
    Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021


  • February 28, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 10, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1342
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1342: Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023
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 2023

USA118th CongressS-570| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2023
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3166
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 10, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1342
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3166
    Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021


  • February 28, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 10, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1342
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1342: Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023
  • 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