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S.3166: Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 4, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021 This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |