Medicare Supplement does not cover routine dental care. Medicare Supplement covers Medicare cost-sharing for dental services that are medically necessary and covered by Medicare (such as dental care needed before a heart valve replacement). Routine dental care requires separate dental insurance.
Key Points
- Medicare Supplement does not cover routine dental care
- Medicare Supplement covers Medicare cost-sharing for medically necessary dental services
- Routine dental care: requires separate dental insurance
- Medicare Advantage plans often include dental benefits
- An independent agent can help you find dental insurance to supplement your Medicare coverage