Requiring wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under CHIP

(a) In general Section 2110(b)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(5)) is amended— (1) in the paragraph header, by striking Option and inserting Requirement; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking may waive and inserting shall waive; and (3) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: (C) Requirement for no more favorable treatment A State that provides dental-only supplemental coverage under this paragraph may not provide more favorable dental coverage or cost-sharing protection for dental coverage to children provided dental-only supplemental coverage under this paragraph than the dental coverage and cost-sharing protection for dental coverage provided to targeted low-income children who are eligible for the full range of child health assistance provided under the State child health plan.. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.