Expands Medicare to cover dental services, including preventive care, basic and major dental services, and emergency care.
The bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage of dental services under the Medicare program. It defines dental and oral health services to include routine diagnostic and preventive care, basic dental services, major dental services, and emergency conditions. The bill sets payment limits for dental prostheses and routine exams and cleanings. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for additional expenditures for Medicare cost-sharing for dental and oral health services.
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