What are the 6 things Medicare doesn't cover?
Answered by 6 licensed agents
1. Cosmetic Surgery
2. Massage Therapy
3. Hearing Aids and Exams
4. Routine Dental Care
5. Concierge Care
6. Eye Exams (for Prescription Glasses)
Good news is that some of these are covered in a Medicare Advantage plan. Dental/Vision can be covered in a Standalone Dental/Vision plan.
Contact a local broker to confirm these coverages in your local plan.
Answered by Leslie Helene Sussman on April 7, 2025
Broker Licensed in NJ, DE, FL & PA
❌ 2. Dental Care (Ask me for good PPO dental) Medicare Advantage plans have preventative dental cleanings x-rays and annual visits, but Original Medicare does not.
❌ 3. Vision Care. No routine eye exams, glasses, or contacts. Some Advantage plans have this. Medicare only covers eye care for conditions like cataracts or glaucoma.
❌ 4. Hearing Aids & Exams. Audiology exams may be covered but fitting hearing aids and the hearing aids themselves are not covered. Medicare Advantage has hearing benefits but they are rare the good devices or high-level hearing aids.
❌ 5. Prescription Drugs (Outpatient) Original Medicare doesn’t cover retail prescription meds. You need a stand-alone, Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage.
❌ 6. Care Outside the U.S. Medicare usually doesn’t cover medical services while traveling internationally. Some Medigap plans (like Plan G or Plan N) offer limited emergency coverage abroad. The key word is "Emergency". Tracy's tip; Buy a travel plan before leaving the USA
Answered by Tracy Brown on April 13, 2025
Broker Licensed in CA, AL, AR & 32 other states
Answered by Penny Wegner on April 8, 2025
Agent Licensed in WI, CA, CO & 8 other states
Answered by Roberto Alvarez on April 9, 2025
Agent Licensed in TX
1. Prescriptions
2. Dental Cleaning
3. Dentures
4. Vision
5. Hearing/Hearing Aids
6. Food Care
Answered by Barbara Bolden on April 22, 2025
Agent Licensed in NC, NY & SC
2. Personal Care Assistance (non-medical home care)
3. Adult Day Care
4. Cosmetic surgery, prescriptions for hair loss
5. Hearing Aids
6. Routine eye exams and dental cleanings
Answered by Beth Bohnsack on April 8, 2025
Broker Licensed in MN
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