Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T16:47:43Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1379 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 4:47 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1379

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1379

Bill HR 1379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2019. Bill HR 1379 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2019. Bill HR 1379's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of September 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1379

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

313

Democrat Cosponsors

212

Republican Cosponsors

101

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1379

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Dental care

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Hereditary and development disorders

- Insurance industry and regulation

- Surgery and anesthesia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1379

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act