Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
119-HR-9831119th CongressIntroduced Jul 22, 2026Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44](D-CA-44)19 cosponsors
Summary
Medicaid 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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026Library of Congress