S. 5089 — A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program.

What it does · Congressional Research Service

Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services, including routine diagnostic and preventive services, basic and major dental services, and emergency care; dental prostheses are also covered. Currently, such services are excluded from Medicare coverage.

The “Introduced in Senate” summary, Jul 22, 2026. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

Chamber: U.S. Senate
Status: In Committee — Sitting in committee, where most bills die without a vote.
Sponsor: Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
Introduced: Jul 22, 2026
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 22, 2026)

Recorded floor votes

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