S. 2084: Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-12):
Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements.
The bill also increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for dental, vision, and hearing services.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2084 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2084?
S. 2084 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2084 are available on congress.gov.
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