To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.
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Latest Action · July 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This bill amends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to strengthen dental coverage for low-income children and pregnant women. The legislation prohibits states from imposing lifetime or annual limits on dental benefits under CHIP, eliminating caps that could restrict children's access to necessary dental care. Additionally, the bill requires states to offer wraparound dental coverage for children whose families have private insurance but lack adequate dental benefits. The changes take effect six months after the bill is enacted, giving states time to adjust their programs. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that low-income children and certain pregnant women can access medically necessary dental services without running into coverage limits or gaps in coverage.
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