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Medicare: New Dental and Oral Health Benefits from 2025

This act introduces new dental and oral health benefits to the Medicare program, starting in 2025. It will cover preventive care, basic treatments, and gradually expand to more complex procedures, as well as dentures. The aim is to improve access to dental care for Medicare beneficiaries.
Key points
Starting in 2025, Medicare will cover basic dental services like oral exams, cleanings, X-rays, and fluoride treatments.
More complex procedures, including fillings, extractions, gum disease treatment, bridges, crowns, and root canals, will be gradually introduced.
Medicare will cover the cost of full or partial dentures once every 5 years, beginning January 1, 2025.
Preventive and basic treatments will be covered at 80%, while coverage for major treatments will gradually increase from 10% in 2025 to 50% in 2029 and subsequent years.
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Print number: 117_HR_4650
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4650.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting in 2025, Medicare will cover basic dental services like oral exams, cleanings, X-rays, and fluoride treatments.
  • More complex procedures, including fillings, extractions, gum disease treatment, bridges, crowns, and root canals, will be gradually introduced.
  • Medicare will cover the cost of full or partial dentures once every 5 years, beginning January 1, 2025.
  • Preventive and basic treatments will be covered at 80%, while coverage for major treatments will gradually increase from 10% in 2025 to 50% in 2029 and subsequent years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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