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S. 22

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
January 3, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Ben CardinD
Cosponsors (4)
4D 0R
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Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.

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