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 ...

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 does not cover root canals or other dental services, except in specific circumstances. Most Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans include dental coverage. Original Medicare (parts A and ...

Many UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare Advantage plans include dental coverage for routine treatments, which can potentially reduce out-of-pocket expenses for beneficiaries who may otherwise lack dental ...

There are numerous ways people with Medicare can get dental coverage aside from their employer or former employer. Two common misconceptions about Medicare are that it doesn’t cover dental care and ...

Dear Toni: I am currently on COBRA with dental benefits. I will need dental insurance when I lose my COBRA benefits after enrolling in Medicare at 65 in March. The only dental plans I am finding are ...

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Discover how Medicare provides healthcare to those 65 and older. Learn about eligibility, coverage options, and how to enroll ...

C. Everett Koop, known for his tenure as U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was renowned for his pediatric surgery and attention to the HIV-AIDS crisis. He’d often say: “You are ...

No, Medicare does not typically cover dental veneers. This is because they are usually considered as cosmetic procedures rather than medically necessary. Similarly, most private insurers do not ...

Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to have a healthy smile, oral health becomes more of an issue as we age. There aren’t many numbers on how many seniors go to the dentist, but almost half of all ...