U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell introduced the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 Sept. 17 as a companion bill to legislation previously introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders in May.
The bill would expand dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and the Veterans Affairs program. It would also enhance the dental workforce to increase accessibility in underserved areas and increase reimbursement rates for Medicaid dental services.
These bills come after Sen. Sanders led a hearing with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions about oral health issues.
