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Introduced
08/23/2018
08/23/2018
In Committee
08/23/2018
08/23/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to require group and individual health insurance plans to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies or birth defects. The coverage must include any medically necessary services to functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part, including teeth and the oral cavity, and must cover reconstructive procedures, prosthetics, and ongoing or subsequent treatment, as determined by the treating physician. The bill also clarifies that these requirements apply to grandfathered health plans under the Affordable Care Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Tammy Baldwin (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3369/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3369/BILLS-115s3369is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3369/BILLS-115s3369is.pdf.pdf |
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