Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) generally does not cover routine dental care, vision exams, eyeglasses, hearing aids, or most related services. Medicare typically only covers medically necessary services, such as dental procedures related to a hospital stay or certain eye treatments for specific medical conditions.
Many Medicare Advantage plans include additional benefits for dental, vision, and hearing services, but coverage limits, provider networks, and annual maximums vary by plan.
Because benefits differ significantly between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, reviewing coverage details carefully before enrolling is important.