119th Congress
S. 5091
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Angela D. Alsobrooks(D-MD)
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 22, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. - Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in Senate