Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2026Health
H.R. 9833
Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2026)
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.
What just happenedJul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44](D-CA)Sponsor
14 cosponsors
- Introduced in HouseJul 22, 2026