I have Original Medicare, and I'm wondering if I'd save more on my dental cleanings if I switched to a Medicare Advantage plan instead.
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Answered by Melissa Barton on March 29, 2025
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Currently you are in total control of your health decisions, you have coverage that carries anywhere in the ISA and have the choice of the BEST MEDICAL CARE AVAILABLE! To go to a MA plan is to voluntarily give those things up for the benefit of a dental cleaning? Compare that to needing the best Doctor for cancer, heart, lungs, blood issues, surgeries, and rehabilitation choices.
You are better to find a dental plan through private options or AAA or AMAC. But don’t give the freedom of the best health options for that!
Answered by Norman Smith on April 12, 2025
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dental exams,
cleanings,
fillings,
dentures,
and extractions.
However, there are limited exceptions where Medicare may cover dental services.
e.g.
1.) dental care necessary for a medical condition, such as before or after surgery
2.) dental care provided as part of inpatient hospital care and/or
3.) dental care related to an emergency situation
NOTE: Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are private health insurance plans, often include dental services that traditional Medicare does not. Individuals should do a side-by-side comparison of separate dental insurance policies to supplement their Medicare coverage in order to obtain comprehensive dental care.
Answered by Fred Manas on April 11, 2025
Agent Licensed in NY, CT, DC & 7 other states
Medicare Advantage plans have copays for most medical services. With Original Medicare you are responsible for 20% of Medicare Assignment after deductible, so if Medicare allows $72 for an office visit, 20% of that would be $14.40, but a Medicare Advantage plan may charge a flat $20 for an office visit copay. Also, Original Medicare allows you to see any doctor that accepts Medicare, while most Medicare Advantage plans require that you see only doctors that participate in their network.
Before you make this change, make sure you understand all of the provisions of the Medicare Advantage plan, and check to be sure the dentist and doctors you want to see will all accept the plan.
Answered by Barbara Barnes, CMIP® on April 3, 2025
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