Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not cover routine dental care. However, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer dental coverage as an additional benefit. According to the nonprofit KFF, ...

Lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives are asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand the definition of medically necessary dental coverage for Medicare beneficiaries, ...

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans match the coverage of Original Medicare and offer additional benefits, including dental care. Some plans cover preventive dental care, and others extend coverage to ...

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If you’re new to the world of Medicare, you’ll soon discover that original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn’t cover most routine dental care. Nor do many Medigap plans, though some may. (Medigap is ...

How do I shop for insurance coverage on dental, hearing and vision in retirement? It’s an issue for us and probably others ...

I am currently on COBRA with dental benefits. I will need dental insurance when I lose my COBRA benefits after enrolling in ...

Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental care, but Medicare Advantage plans from UHC, HealthSpring and Aetna top our list for Medicare dental coverage for seniors. Many, or all, of the products ...