Dental Care for Veterans Act

# Dental Care for Veterans Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Dental Care for Veterans Act would expand dental care access through the VA by making all enrolled veterans eligible for VA dental services. Currently, only veterans with service-connected dental problems or those meeting specific criteria can access VA dental care. This bill would gradually open dental benefits to a much broader veteran population over a four-year phase-in period. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily benefits veterans enrolled in the VA health care system.

The phase-in prioritizes veterans based on factors like disability rating, prisoner of war status, Purple Heart recipients, financial need, and other VA health care eligibility criteria. This means some veterans would gain access to dental services sooner than others, depending on these factors. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 210 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was sponsored by Representative Julia Brownley (D-California).