Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 4, 2021)
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
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 happenedNov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 4, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
Finance Committee - Nov 4, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate