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S 5089 · 119th Congress · SenateIn committee

Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026

In plain language: Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 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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  1. Jul 22, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Jul 22, 2026Introduced in Senate

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