Dental & vision
Medicare Dental and Vision Coverage
Original Medicare generally does not cover most routine dental care, dentures, routine eye exams for glasses, or eyeglasses. Limited medically necessary services may be covered in specific circumstances.
Where extra coverage may come from
Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental or vision benefits. Standalone policies and discount programs also exist. Compare annual allowances, networks, waiting periods, exclusions, and out-of-pocket costs.
Read benefit details carefully
The word “dental” can describe very different benefits. Confirm whether preventive, basic, and major services are covered and whether the benefit uses an allowance or a network schedule.