Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 22, 2026)
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
What just happenedJul 22, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 22, 2026