H.R. 2951 · 116th Congress
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nanette Barragán
- Introduced
- 2019-05-23
- Latest action
- 2019-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019
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.