Senate Bill 560
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 26, 2019
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
560
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Tammy Baldwin
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Summary
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician.
February 26, 2019
02/26/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
02/26/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:43 PM