Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2005
Last action on Jul 1, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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The Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2005 proposed expanding Medicare Part B to cover dental services that are essential to a patient's overall medical treatment. Under this bill, Medicare would pay for dental procedures required to manage or treat a primary medical condition, such as dental work needed prior to cardiac surgery or organ transplants. The legislation aimed to reduce out-of-pocket costs for seniors and individuals with disabilities who require specific oral healthcare to ensure the success of other major medical interventions.
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