Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 9831
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-07-22Topic: health care · social services · public healthSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceMedicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 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 Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
Sponsors
- Nanette Diaz Barragán Democrat sponsor
- 22 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-07-22 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-07-22 | Introduced in House | introduce |