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

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 842 Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 842

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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Current Status of Bill S 842

Bill S 842 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 842 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 842's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 842

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 842

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Dental care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Hearing, speech, and vision care

- Medicaid

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 842

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

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental and oral health services, vision services, and hearing services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.