H.R. 9832 · 119th Congress

Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026

Introduced / in committeeHealth

Details

Sponsor: Nanette Diaz Barragán (D)
Introduced: 2026-07-22
Origin: House
Policy area: Health
Latest action: 2026-07-22 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Cosponsors: 16

Summary

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.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2026-07-22)