Federal · 119th Congress
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
Policy areaHealth
Summary
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
Sponsor
Cosponsors22
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Salud O. CarbajalDU.S. Representative · 24th District · CA
Steve CohenDU.S. Representative · 9th District · TN
Angie CraigDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MN
Danny K. DavisDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IL
Lloyd DoggettDU.S. Representative · 37th District · TX
Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcíaDU.S. Representative · 4th District · IL
Josh GottheimerDU.S. Representative · 5th District · NJ
Chrissy HoulahanDU.S. Representative · 6th District · PA
Seth MagazinerDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · RI
Emily RandallDU.S. Representative · 6th District · WA
Deborah K. RossDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NC12 of 22
Other titles2
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Jul 22, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 22, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House