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Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-9833| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly enhance dental coverage for beneficiaries of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by amending the Social Security Act. It addresses two key areas to improve access and affordability of dental services for targeted low-income children and pregnant women. The legislation specifically prohibits states from establishing lifetime or annual dollar limits on dental benefits provided under their CHIP plans, ensuring comprehensive care without financial caps for eligible individuals. Furthermore, the bill revises the Social Security Act to mandate wraparound dental-only supplemental coverage for certain children under CHIP. This changes the provision from an option to a requirement, thereby expanding access to essential dental services. Both of these critical amendments are set to take effect six months after the bill's enactment, aiming to quickly improve dental health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1792
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-590
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Jul 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5088
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1792
    Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-590
    Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act


  • July 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5088
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-9833| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill aims to significantly enhance dental coverage for beneficiaries of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by amending the Social Security Act. It addresses two key areas to improve access and affordability of dental services for targeted low-income children and pregnant women. The legislation specifically prohibits states from establishing lifetime or annual dollar limits on dental benefits provided under their CHIP plans, ensuring comprehensive care without financial caps for eligible individuals. Furthermore, the bill revises the Social Security Act to mandate wraparound dental-only supplemental coverage for certain children under CHIP. This changes the provision from an option to a requirement, thereby expanding access to essential dental services. Both of these critical amendments are set to take effect six months after the bill's enactment, aiming to quickly improve dental health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1792
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-590
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Jul 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5088
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1792
    Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-590
    Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act


  • July 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5088
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted