Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 13, 2019)
Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2019
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements.
The bill also increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for dental, vision, and hearing services.
What just happenedMay 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 13, 2019
- May 13, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate