Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023

The Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023 would add dental and oral health services to Medicare Part B coverage for beneficiaries aged 65 and older, as well as certain disabled individuals. It defines covered services to include routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, emergency care, and dental prostheses (like dentures), with payment starting at 0% in the first year after enactment and gradually increasing to 80% over seven years. Coverage includes limits such as two cleanings and two exams per year, while the Secretary retains authority to adjust coverage based on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations. The bill takes effect for services on or after January 1, 2025.