Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.
This bill, SB5089, proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include dental services. If passed, it would allow people who are enrolled in Medicare to receive dental care as part of their benefits. This would particularly benefit seniors and those with disabilities who might face significant costs for dental care.
The bill would primarily affect Medicare beneficiaries, including the elderly, disabled, and those with end-stage renal disease. By covering dental services, it aims to improve their overall health and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for necessary dental treatments. The current status of this bill is that it was introduced and referred to the Committee on Finance on July 22, 2026.
The legislative process began on July 22, 2026, when the bill was introduced and read twice in the Senate. It was then referred to the Committee on Finance for further review. There have been no further actions reported as of the latest update on July 22, 2026.
