Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5089
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-07-22Topic: health careSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceMedicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 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.
Sponsors
- Angela D. Alsobrooks Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | refer |
| 2026-07-22 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |