House bill · H.R. 9833 (119th Congress)
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…
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Nanette Diaz Barragán (U.S. Representative, CA-44, Democratic)
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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.
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Summary
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.
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
13
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- Angie Craig
- Chrissy Houlahan
- Danny K. Davis
- Deborah K. Ross
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Emily Randall
- Frederica S. Wilson
- Jesús G. "Chuy" García
- Lloyd Doggett
- Rashida Tlaib
- Salud O. Carbajal
- Shri Thanedar
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Full history
- Jul 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Jul 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Jul 22, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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