Dear Toni: I will be eligible for Medicare in July and am now receiving cancer treatment. I am currently on my ex-employer’s COBRA and searching for dental care when I go on Medicare in July. The only ...

Humana announces its 2026 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, focusing on stable benefits, preventive care and ...

Routine dental care is not part of the coverage of Original Medicare (parts A and B). However, many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer dental coverage as an additional benefit. The nonprofit KFF ...

Finding the right health care plan can be a daunting process. When determining your health care needs, don’t forget to include dental services in the overall equation. Even if you’ve been fortunate ...

Original Medicare has limited dental coverage, but Medicare Advantage plans may offer more comprehensive dental care. Private insurers provide Medicare Advantage plans, and while they must offer the ...

Oral disease is common among US adults older than age 65, with 20 percent having untreated cavities and nearly 70 percent experiencing gum disease. Poor oral health is linked to conditions such as ...

Dental health is crucial for seniors, yet Medicare's coverage can be perplexing. Understanding the differences between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare is key to ensuring comprehensive dental ...

Regular dental care: Routine dental services, like cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, and orthodontics, are generally not ...

Original Medicare typically does not cover dental services like crowns, except in rare cases where the procedure is medically necessary and tied to a covered service, such as cancer treatment.

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer dental coverage and may cover dental implants if they are medically necessary. But coverage varies by plan. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are Medicare ...