What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
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.5089 pass?
S.5089 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does S.5089 do?
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.
Who sponsored S.5089?
S.5089 was sponsored by Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-Maryland).
Full Bill Text
Full text not yet indexed for this bill. Check Congress.gov for the official text.
Loading intelligence layer…