S. 5089 Introduced Health

Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] Introduced July 22, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action July 22, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 22, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Jul 22, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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