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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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Additional Information
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
Print number: S 3166
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-11-04