HR 502 · 117th Congress · Health

Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2021-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]MD
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]DE