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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/24/2019
05/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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, provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care. It also covers dental prostheses, which are currently excluded from Medicare coverage. The bill establishes a gradual increase in the Medicare payment rate for these services, starting at 0% and reaching 80% after the eighth year. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is granted authority to apply reasonable limitations on the coverage and to modify the coverage based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2951/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2951/BILLS-116hr2951ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2951/BILLS-116hr2951ih.pdf.pdf |
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