S. 97 · 117th Congress
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Benjamin Cardin
- Introduced
- 2021-01-28
- Latest action
- 2021-01-28 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021
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.