Here’s a surprise many new Medicare beneficiaries discover too late: Original Medicare does not cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care. The good news? Affordable options exist — starting around $32/month.
Call 1-888-781-6026 to get a quote.
What Does Original Medicare NOT Cover?
- Routine dental exams and cleanings
- Dentures
- Dental fillings
- Routine eye exams
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Hearing aids
- Hearing exams for fitting aids
Medicare does cover glaucoma tests for high-risk patients and cataract surgery, but that’s where routine coverage ends.
How to Get Dental, Vision, and Hearing Coverage
Option 1: Standalone DVH Plans (Starting at $32/month)
Standalone dental, vision, and hearing plans cover:
- Routine cleanings and exams (typically 2 per year)
- X-rays and fillings
- Crowns and dentures (with waiting periods)
- Annual eye exams
- Eyeglass frames and lenses or contact lens allowance
- Hearing exams and hearing aid allowances
Option 2: Medicare Advantage Plans
Most Medicare Advantage plans include dental, vision, and hearing benefits. Coverage extent varies significantly by plan.
What to Look For
- Annual maximum benefit — how much the plan pays per year
- Waiting periods — some require 6-12 months before major services
- Network providers — confirm your dentist and eye doctor are in-network
- Hearing aid allowance — amounts vary from $500 to $2,500+
The Real Cost of Going Without
- Average dental implant: $3,000-$5,000
- Average hearing aid pair: $4,000-$7,000
- Average glasses: $200-$600+
At $32/month, a standalone DVH plan pays for itself with a single significant dental or hearing need.
Ready to add dental, vision, and hearing coverage? Call 1-888-781-6026. Plans start at $32/month.