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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.
Action Timeline
2026-07-22
Introduced in Senate
2026-07-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.5088 pass?
S.5088 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does S.5088 do?
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.
Who sponsored S.5088?
S.5088 was sponsored by Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-Maryland).
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