Does Medicare Cover Dental

What Are The Different Types of Medicare Dental Coverage?

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There are several varieties of Medicare, and they differ in terms of the type (if any) of dental coverage provided.

Dental Coverage Under Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Advantage Plans, commonly referred to as Medicare Part C, combine Original Medicare Parts A and B into one complete plan.

These plans are offered by commercial insurance firms that have been approved by the government's Medicare program. Additionally, these plans could provide additional services and programs, like dental coverage, that Original Medicare does not cover. Some plans may also provide coverage for Part D prescription medications and vision.

Medicare Advantage Plans are similar to regular health plans in terms of cost and coverage. HMOs, PPOs, POS plans, and other choices are also available there. They could include deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.

But dental coverage isn't a feature of every Medicare Advantage plan. So, before you join, check the details of what the plan includes. If you want medicare cover dental, make sure the Medicare Advantage Plan you choose covers the dental care services you want.

Dental benefits included in the initial Medicare Parts A and B

Original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which covers hospitals, and Part B, which covers medical services. The only time Original Medicare will fund dental services is if you have a serious injury that affects your jaw, teeth, or mouth and requires hospitalization.

Then, Original Medicare might cover some of the dental work. Before an accident occurs, you should understand exactly what your Medicare plan covers.