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Does Medicare Part B cover dental, vision, and hearing?

Original Medicare generally does not cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care. Some Medicare Advantage plans add these as extra benefits, and limited medically necessary exceptions can apply under Original Medicare.

Answer

false

Plain-English explanation

Original Medicare generally does not cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care. Some Medicare Advantage plans add these as extra benefits, and limited medically necessary exceptions can apply under Original Medicare.

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Call if dental, vision, or hearing coverage matters to you -- it's worth comparing Medicare Advantage plans or standalone coverage rather than assuming Original Medicare includes it.

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