Does Medicare Cover Dental Services or Vision Services?

Millions of US retirees and disabled people rely on our public system for their health benefits. While Medicare is an important safety net, most of us realize it does not cover everythig. If you are already a Medicare recipient, if you are planning for your future retirement, or if you care for parents or other family members on Medicare, it is important to understand about some important health services that are barely covered.
No Routine Dental and Vision Coverage on Original Medicare
Routine services, like teeth cleaning, fillings, or eyeglasses are not normally covered under original Medicare today. Some beneficiaries may have a Medicare Advantage plan or retirement benefits that help with these services, but this is not part of original Medicare, Medicare supplements, or many Medicare Advantage plans.
Medicare may cover some dental and vision costs if they are associated with other covered expenses. i.e. eye or teeth problems that result from an illness or injury could be covered. Good resources are Medicare.gov (The official CMS website) or your senior health insurance provider. Learn more about Medicare dental and vision services.
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