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Introduced
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
In Committee
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019, amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive care, basic and major dental services, and emergency care. It also covers dental prostheses, which are currently excluded from Medicare coverage. The bill establishes payment rates for these dental services, with the government covering an increasing percentage of the costs over time, reaching 80% after the first seven years. The bill also allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to apply reasonable limitations on the extent of dental coverage under Medicare.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 01/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/22/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s22/BILLS-116s22is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s22/BILLS-116s22is.pdf.pdf |
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