Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Key claim: The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR3277) would require group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary care for the treatment of congenital anomalies or birth defects, including reconstructive and dental/oral procedures.
Abstract
(HR3277 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-05-08): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, 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.
Why this matters
If enacted, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act would expand insurance coverage obligations for patients born with congenital anomalies — closing gaps where insurers currently classify reconstructive, dental, or oral procedures as cosmetic and deny claims. The House referral of HR3277 alongside the Senate’s S1677 signals bicameral momentum, though the bill remains at an early legislative stage with no change to current coverage rules.