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Medicare Expansion: Coverage for Medically Necessary Dental Care in Serious Illnesses.

This law introduces a crucial change to the Medicare program, allowing coverage for dental treatment that is medically necessary and directly linked to serious underlying health conditions. This means citizens suffering from specific diseases, such as head and neck cancers or those awaiting organ transplants, will no longer face out-of-pocket costs for essential dental procedures required before or during their major medical treatment. The goal is to improve overall health outcomes and reduce the risk of medical complications, effective January 1, 2024.
Key points
Medicare Part B will cover dental services if they are medically necessary and directly impact the treatment of a serious underlying medical condition.
Coverage applies specifically to patients diagnosed with head/neck cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, organ transplantation, or prosthetic heart valve replacement.
The necessary dental services must be furnished within one year following the diagnosis or related surgical/medical treatment.
These changes will apply to procedures performed starting January 1, 2024.
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Print number: 118_HR_831
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2023-02-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_831.

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 2023-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare Part B will cover dental services if they are medically necessary and directly impact the treatment of a serious underlying medical condition.
  • Coverage applies specifically to patients diagnosed with head/neck cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, organ transplantation, or prosthetic heart valve replacement.
  • The necessary dental services must be furnished within one year following the diagnosis or related surgical/medical treatment.
  • These changes will apply to procedures performed starting January 1, 2024.
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. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

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 2025-12-25.

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