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Introduced
09/25/2019
09/25/2019
In Committee
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
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 coverage for certain dental items and services under part B of the Medicare program. This bill expands Medicare coverage to include dentures and dental and oral health services, in accordance with specified limitations. Covered services include basic and major treatments (as determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) as well as specified preventive and screening services.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2019, expands Medicare coverage to include dentures and dental and oral health services, such as basic and major treatments, as well as preventive and screening services like oral exams and dental cleanings. The bill specifies payment amounts and coverage limitations for these new dental services under Medicare Part B. It also includes provisions to incorporate dental professionals into the Medicare program and to allow for the competitive acquisition of dentures.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Robin Kelly (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
G. Butterfield (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303. (on 01/24/2020)
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