HR 7702
117th Congress
House
Health
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 10, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 10, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 10, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomalies and birth defects. Coverage must include services and items that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician. Coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements for such services and items may not be more restrictive than those applicable to all medical and surgical benefits under the plan.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
1