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S.97: Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2021
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 28, 2021
Bill Summary
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 28, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan. 28, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |