How can I get dental and vision coverage with Medicare?

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Christopher Boyd · Accepted Answer

In most cases, Original Medicare (in 2025) will provide very little or zero coverage for routine dental and vision costs. Most MA/MAPD plans offer some limited dental/vision coverage. Some dentist will recommend a senior purchase a stand alone dental insurance policy accepted by their dental practice. All dental coverage plans (private and MA/MAPD) will have plan limitations and some plans have waiting periods for some treatments/procedures.

Answered by Christopher Boyd on March 4, 2025

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Robert Pennington · Answer

If your on A and B only, you have to purchase a separate Dental and Vision Plan. If your on an Advantage Plan, Dental, Vision, and Hearing are included.

Dutch VanHoesen · Answer

Medicare does not cover dental vision or hearing unless medically necessary. Medicare Advantage plans have some coverage for dental, vision and hearing. They typically are not comprehensive benefits but offer mostly preventive coverage. Some plans offer more than others.

Answered by Dutch VanHoesen on April 2, 2025

Broker Licensed in FL

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Lt Col Tim Brown · Answer

On Medicare Advantage plans also called Part C, it comes with those plans. If you get a supplement plan then you purchase it separately. I provide both types of products and offer those to my clients that choose supplements. I have 30 different companies. I am in 13 different states and have 36 years experience. Feel free to call me. 615-506-9024

Answered by Lt Col Tim Brown on April 2, 2025

Broker Licensed in TN, AL, CO & 10 other states

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Nolan Popel · Answer

Medicare does not cover dental and vision however you can get those options with some of the Medicare Advantage plans that are available.

Michael Kim · Answer

No. You would have to enroll into a Medicare Advantage Plans that have Dental, Vision, and hearing benefits.

Helena Foutz, RSSA · Answer

I like to say Original Medicare only covers you from the neck down, so no glasses, no dentures, or hearing aids! (They will cover the inside of your head, lol.) But if you want a side of dental and vision with your Medicare, then look to a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Many MA plans offer dental and vision, and it pays to shop around. But let your broker be your personal shopper - it doesn't cost you anything, and he or she knows all the plans!

Answered by Helena Foutz, RSSA on March 4, 2025

Broker Licensed in CA, AK, AR & 12 other states

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David Koller · Answer

Many Medicare Advantage plans include dental and vision.  You can also get separate dental and vision if you have a supplement.

Gregory Dunham · Answer

It depends if you choose to add a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap) or a Medicare Advantage plan on top of Original Medicare.

With Medicare Supplement, any Dental and Vision benefits beyond what is offered in Original Medicare requires a separate policy.

With Medicare Advantage, many plans include Dental and Vision benefits.

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