Congressman Dan Goldman Pushes to Strengthen Coverage for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Services Under Medicare

Congressman Dan Goldman joined Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) in introducing the ‘Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act’ to extend coverage for dental, vision, and hearing services under Medicare by repealing the statutory exclusion that restricts coverage of these services.  

The bill would expand Medicare coverage to ensure beneficiaries are covered for routine exams and other preventive care, as well as coverage for items like dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids. The legislation would also encourage states to provide their optional dental, hearing, and vision services to people with Medicaid by increasing the associated Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate to 90 percent.   

Congressman Goldman remains committed to ensuring Medicare and Medicaid provide comprehensive health care to those who need them. In May 2024, he introduced the ‘Michelle Alyssa Go Act,’ which would increase the number of federal Medicaid-eligible in-patient psychiatric beds for individuals who are seeking treatment for both mental health and substance use disorders.