House bill would extend Medicare benefits for dental, vision, hearing
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Why it matters for dental
House bill would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing for 66 million seniors, creating new patient demand and reimbursement streams for dental practices and DSOs.
Key points
- Rep. Lloyd Doggett introduced the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act in the U.S. House.
- Rep. Mike Thompson joined as a co-sponsor of the legislation.
- More than 24 million Medicare beneficiaries currently lack any dental coverage.
- Companion bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Who should care
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