Dental and Vision care is NOT covered by Medicare Part A or B. This is a big concern for those on Medicare.
Dental and vision problems can be very costly. You can use our quoting tools to compare the monthly premiums and plan details of various dental and vision insurance plans that are available in your area. If you find one that meets your needs, you can easily enroll yourself.
Another way to save money on dental care is with a DENTAL DISCOUNT plan. Members save 20% to 60% on most dental procedures. Direct Access Dental (administered by Careington) offers two plans to choose from: Direct Access Value and Direct Access Premier. The monthly premium is the same for both plans; the difference is in the provider list and the negotiated prices that you will pay for treatments. In most states, the Direct Access Dental-only plan is $7.90/mo.
Sample Savings:
Routine Exam ($61.65*): Value plan: $16.00, Premier Plan: $26.00
Cleaning (adult: $109.72*): Value plan: $37.00, Premier Plan: $52.00
Full Mouth X-ray ($157.79*): Value plan: $50.00, Premier Plan: $78.00
Porcelain Crown (porcelain to high noble metal: $1,348.05*): Value plan: $578.00, Premier Plan: $648.00
Simple Extraction ($209.00*): Value plan: $60.00, Premier Plan: $87.00
Braces (adolescent: $6,393.31*): Value plan: 20% discount, Premier Plan:20% discount
*Price is based on the 80th percentile of the 2014 National Dental Advisory Service Comprehensive Fee Report.