HR 9831 119th Congress
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsors
Summary
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
Actions
2026-07-22T00:00:00
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-22T00:00:00
Introduced in House
2026-07-22T00:00:00
Introduced in House
Policy Areas
Health
![Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]](https://bioguide.congress.gov/bioguide/photo/B/B001300.jpg)