S 842 · 118th Congress · Health

Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-16· Sponsored by Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2023-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023 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 (i.e., federal matching rate) for dental, vision, and hearing services.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats