Bill Detail
H.R. 9833
Congress: 119
Title
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Summary
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage. It also requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage under CHIP to children who have other health insurance but are otherwise eligible for CHIP (i.e., wraparound coverage); such coverage is currently at the option of the state.
Sponsor
Rep. Nanette Barragán [D-CA-44]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Status as of Sep 5, 9:32 PM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2026-07-22
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Bill Engagement
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).