H.R. 10676 Introduced Health

Foster Youth Dental Act of 2026

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to strengthen coverage under the Medicaid program for certain foster youth individuals.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] Introduced October 1, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action October 1, 2026

Summary

Foster Youth Dental Act of 2026
This bill expands Medicaid coverage of current and former foster youth, particularly with respect to dental services.
Specifically, the bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services, including dental services, for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. States must set a special payment rate, based on rates in the private sector, for dental services provided to such individuals; the bill provides an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for excess expenses that result from such payments. The bill's requirements take effect 80 days after the date of enactment of the bill.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Oct 1, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Oct 1, 2026 Introduced in House

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