(c) ALTERNATIVE DENTAL HEALTH CARE PRO-
VIDERS DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘alternative 
dental health care providers’’ has the meaning given that 
term in section 340G–1(a)(2) of the Public Health Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 256g–1(a)(2)). 
(d) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are nec-
essary to carry out the demonstration program under this 
section. 
TITLE VI—REPORTS TO 
CONGRESS 
SEC. 601. REPORTS ON ENROLLMENT IN COVERAGE FOR 
ORAL HEALTH SERVICES. 
(a) SECRETARY
OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERV-
ICES.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall 
submit to Congress the following reports: 
(1) COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS.—Not later than 
October 1, 2019, a report that provides a com-
prehensive cost-benefit analysis regarding the expan-
sion of coverage for dental services pursuant to this 
Act, including whether the provision of such services 
resulted in a reduction in total health care costs for 
individuals under the Medicare and Medicaid pro-
grams. 
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(2) ANNUAL REPORT ON ENROLLMENT, UTILI-
ZATION, AND EXPENDITURES IN DENTAL INSURANCE 
PLANS.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, an 
annual report containing detailed information on— 
(A) enrollment in private insurance plans 
providing pediatric and adult dental coverage, 
whether such coverage is provided through a 
qualified health plan (as defined in section 
1301(a) of Public Law 111–148) or a stand- 
alone dental plan; 
(B) the utilization of oral health services 
by children and adults who receive dental cov-
erage under a qualified health plan or a stand- 
alone dental plan; and 
(C) expenditures related to oral health 
services by individuals and families who receive 
dental coverage in a qualified health plan or 
stand-alone dental plan. 
(b) COMPTROLLER GENERAL.— 
(1) MEDICAID AND MEDICARE.—Not later than 
January 1, 2019, the Comptroller General of the 
United States shall submit to Congress a report that 
provides a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of 
the implementation and utilization of the expanded 
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coverage for dental services pursuant to this Act for 
individuals enrolled in the Medicare and Medicaid 
programs. 
(2) DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAMS.—Not later 
than January 1, 2019, the Comptroller General of 
the United States shall submit to Congress a report 
that provides a comprehensive analysis and evalua-
tion of the demonstration programs described in sec-
tions 302, 311, 401, and 501, including— 
(A) the extent to which the programs im-
proved access to oral health care and increased 
utilization of oral health services; and 
(B) an examination of the training pro-
vided under the programs to alternative dental 
health care providers and the quality of care 
provided by such providers. 
Æ 
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