H.R. 4439 · 117th Congress · House

Medicaid Dental Benefit Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Jul 16, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

4
  1. JUL 19, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. JUL 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUL 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUL 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

2

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 19, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 16, 2021

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