Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental services, but many Advantage plans do. Here's how to find dental coverage and why it’s so important.

Dental care can be expensive. But nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries don’t have dental coverage, according to KFF[1]. Proposed legislation aims to change that: Democratic lawmakers hope to ...

Confused about dental, vision and hearing coverage in retirement? This guide explains Medicare's role, shopping for plans and ...

But dental coverage in Medicare Advantage plans is rarely generous. A Mass General Brigham investigation found that only 8% of Medicare Advantage plans with a dental benefit met its research team ...

Original Medicare dental plans don't cover much, except in rare cases like an oral exam for a hospital surgery. But you may find more coverage with a commercial Medicare Advantage plan.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are Medicare plans administered by private insurance companies. Some Medicare Advantage plans may cover dental services, such as dental implants or dentures.

Medicare was designed to be a health insurance program and originally didn’t provide any dental coverage at all. However, in 1980, changes were made that allowed for coverage of dental services ...

Key points Dental problems worsen as you age, and caring for your teeth contributes to overall good health. Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, restorative procedures or dentures ...

Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant expansion in Medicare-covered dental services, while falling short of the comprehensive benefits that many Democratic ...

Medicare and dental coverage. Medicare doesn't cover dental care or services needed for the health of your teeth, including cleanings, fillings, dentures and tooth extractions.

Medicare next year is also expanding eligibility for some low-income beneficiaries to qualify for low- or zero-premium drug coverage that comes with no deductibles and lower copayments, according ...

Adding dental coverage to Medicare makes a lot of sense — except to dentists. Dentist Michelle Freire-Troxel, from left, cleans the teeth of Amari Harris, while Dental Assistant, ...