Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passes House

ADA-supported bill requires medically necessary dental procedures be covered for those with congenital anomalies
Posted: April 5, 2022
Edited by Dentaltown staff

WASHINGTON—The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act passed the House of Representatives on April 4.

The legislation requires that all private group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary services resulting from a congenital anomaly or birth defect.

The ADA and other dental groups have advocated for this bill for years, most recently during the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in Washington. The Association also initiated a grassroots email campaign that generated thousands of emails from dentists and other stakeholders to Congress.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The ADA states it will continue its advocacy to make sure the bill passes the Senate and becomes law.

Learn more about ADA’s advocacy efforts at ADA.org/advocacy.
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