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S.448: Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage. It also requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage under CHIP to children who have other health insurance but are otherwise eligible for CHIP (i.e., wraparound coverage); such coverage is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S892-894)
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |