Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-12T08:15:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 590 Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/12/2023, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 590

Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage. It also requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage under CHIP to children who have other health insurance but are otherwise eligible for CHIP (i.e., wraparound coverage); such coverage is currently at the option of the state.

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Current Status of Bill HR 590

Bill HR 590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2023. Bill HR 590 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2023. Bill HR 590's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 590

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 590

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 590

Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.