Does medicare cover dental care?

Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older, does not typically cover beneficiaries. However, Medicare may cover certain dental services in specific situations:

• Dental services related to a covered medical procedure: If you require dental care that is directly related to a covered medical procedure, such as oral surgery before a heart valve replacement, Medicare may cover the dental services as part of the overall medical treatment.
• Hospital-based dental services: Some dental services that are performed in a hospital setting may be covered by Medicare. This typically applies to cases where the dental procedure is necessary to treat a severe medical condition and it's performed as part of an inpatient hospital stay.

Medicare Advantage plans: Many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer dental coverage as an additional benefit. These plans are provided by private insurance companies and can vary in terms of the dental services they cover. You would need to check with the specific Medicare Advantage plan to see what dental services are included.

MedHelpCenter.us recommends that you call the Senior Health Insurance Agency at 813-592-8568 for further explanation.