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H.R.8118: Foster Youth Dental Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 28, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 28, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (15 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 28, 2020
Bill Summary
Foster Youth Dental Act of 2020 This bill expands Medicaid coverage of current and former foster youth, particularly with respect to dental services. Specifically, the bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services, including dental services, for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. States must set a special payment rate, based on rates in the private sector, for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 28, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Aug. 28, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |