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- H.R.1794
H.R.1794: Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 11, 2021
Bill Summary
Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 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 |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |