Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care...
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.
This bill, HB9833, seeks to improve dental care for children enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It aims to remove any lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage and ensure that certain children receive comprehensive dental services, known as wraparound coverage. This means that if a child needs extensive dental work, the program would cover the costs, reducing the financial burden on families.
The bill would impact children who are enrolled in CHIP and their families, providing them with better access to necessary dental care. By removing limits on coverage, it ensures that children can receive all needed dental services without worrying about hitting a cap on what the program will pay.
As of July 22, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the committee will review the bill, hold hearings, and decide whether to move it forward for a vote.
