S. 3178 would amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize dental insurance for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit Directs the wiki and be the firstSecretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a detailed summarydental insurance plan for any veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) annual patient enrollment system, as well as their survivors and dependents.

Provides for: (1) the bill!)payment of premiums for plan enrollment; and (2) voluntary plan disenrollment.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 6/23/2008: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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