Original Medicare generally does not cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care, which is a common surprise for new enrollees. Many Advantage plans add limited benefits in these areas, like an annual eye exam, a cleaning, or an allowance toward hearing aids.
The word to watch is 'limited.' These extras usually come with caps, specific in-network providers, and coverage rules of their own. Read the plan's summary of benefits for the actual dollar limits rather than assuming 'includes dental' means comprehensive dental coverage.
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