Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026
119-S-5089119th CongressIntroduced Jul 22, 2026Health
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD](D-MD)2 cosponsors
Summary
Medicare 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.
Actions (2)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 22, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026Library of Congress