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Expanding Adult Dental Benefits in Medicaid Program

This act aims to provide mandatory access to a wide range of dental services for adults covered by Medicaid, including dentures, implants, and oral disease treatment. These changes are intended to improve oral health, reduce emergency room visits for dental issues, and increase funding for states to cover these services.
Key points
Mandatory dental benefits for adults in Medicaid starting January 1, 2023, covering dentures, implants, and oral disease treatment.
States will receive 100% federal funding for these new dental services for the first 12 quarters, encouraging their implementation.
Introduction of quality and equity standards for adult oral healthcare, requiring states to report data on access and quality of services, including for various demographic groups.
Educational and outreach programs to increase awareness of available dental benefits and promote good oral hygiene practices, especially among underserved populations.
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Print number: 117_S_3166
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3166.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory dental benefits for adults in Medicaid starting January 1, 2023, covering dentures, implants, and oral disease treatment.
  • States will receive 100% federal funding for these new dental services for the first 12 quarters, encouraging their implementation.
  • Introduction of quality and equity standards for adult oral healthcare, requiring states to report data on access and quality of services, including for various demographic groups.
  • Educational and outreach programs to increase awareness of available dental benefits and promote good oral hygiene practices, especially among underserved populations.
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 Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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