HR 1342
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 aims to expand dental coverage for adults enrolled in Medicaid. It requires states to cover dental and oral health services, increases federal matching funds for these services, and establishes measures to improve oral health quality and equity. The bill also addresses coverage in territories and mandates reporting from the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission on adult oral health care needs and challenges.
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Nanette Diaz Barragan
Cosponsors
Barbara Lee
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