On the recordSeptember 26, 2011
I wish to thank Senator Bingaman for raising this issue, and Senator Stabenow for clarifying the intentions. I would like to echo the Senator's comments and reiterate the importance of ensuring that a full and affordable oral health benefit and the consumer protections we so carefully drafted apply equally to the pediatric oral care benefit whether offered by a stand-alone dental plan or a qualified health plan in an exchange. Mr. BINGAMAN: I thank Senators Baucus and Stabenow for their assistance in clarifying this issue.





