Senate Bill 448
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
448
Congress
117
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.
Ben Cardin
grade
Maryland
Michigan
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage. It also requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage under CHIP to children who have other health insurance but are otherwise eligible for CHIP (i.e., wraparound coverage); such coverage is currently at the option of the state.
February 25, 2021
02/25/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S892-894)
02/25/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:31 PM