Medicaid Dental Benefit Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 16, 2021)
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act
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 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 16, 2021
- Jul 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 16, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House