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Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4650
Bill 117 HR 4650, also known as the Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021, aims to expand Medicare coverage to include dental services for beneficiaries. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 14, 2021, by Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán from California.
Currently, Medicare does not cover routine dental care, leaving many seniors without access to important dental services. The Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021 seeks to address this gap by providing coverage for preventive and basic dental services, such as cleanings, exams, fillings, and extractions.
The bill also includes provisions to improve access to dental care for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. It establishes a grant program to support dental clinics that serve underserved populations and requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to develop and implement outreach programs to educate beneficiaries about their dental coverage options. If passed, the Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021 would represent a significant step towards improving the overall health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring they have access to essential dental services. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Currently, Medicare does not cover routine dental care, leaving many seniors without access to important dental services. The Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021 seeks to address this gap by providing coverage for preventive and basic dental services, such as cleanings, exams, fillings, and extractions.
The bill also includes provisions to improve access to dental care for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities. It establishes a grant program to support dental clinics that serve underserved populations and requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to develop and implement outreach programs to educate beneficiaries about their dental coverage options. If passed, the Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021 would represent a significant step towards improving the overall health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring they have access to essential dental services. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congressional Summary of HR 4650
Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021
This bill expands Medicare coverage to include dentures and dental and oral health services, in accordance with specified limitations. Covered services include basic and major treatments (as determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) as well as specified preventive and screening services.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4650
Bill HR 4650 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4650 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4650's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 23, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4650
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4650
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4650
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for dental and oral health care benefits under the Medicare program.
Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021
Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021
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