H.R. 1379 · 116th Congress
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Collin Peterson
- Introduced
- 2019-02-26
- Latest action
- 2020-09-09 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician.