Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 9831, the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026, would require state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. This would include services such as dentures, implants, and treatments to prevent oral disease and restore oral health. The bill also aims to increase the federal matching rate for these services to 100% for the fifty states and the District of Columbia for a limited period, and also for territories.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would be tasked with developing quality and equity measures for adult oral health and conducting outreach related to this coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Payment and Access Commission would be required to report on adult oral health care. The bill affects adults eligible for Medicaid, aiming to expand their access to dental and oral health services.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
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.
Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9831 do?
- H.R. 9831, the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026, would require state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. This would include services such as dentures, implants, and treatments to prevent oral disease and restore oral health. The bill also aims to increase the federal matching rate for these services to 100% for the fifty states and the District of Columbia for a limited period, and also for territories. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would be tasked with developing quality and equity measures for adult oral health and conducting outreach related to this coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Payment and Access Commission would be required to report on adult oral health care. The bill affects adults eligible for Medicaid, aiming to expand their access to dental and oral health services. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 9831 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9831. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9831?
- H.R. 9831 was sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9831?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (22 Jul 2026).
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