119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 9833 — Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

“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.”

Introduced Jul 22, 2026

Last action Jul 22, 2026

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Introduced

Jul 22, 2026

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Referred

Jul 22, 2026

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

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Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 22, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 22, 2026

Introduced in House