4 Things You'll Need to Pay For Yourself Under Medicare

Millions of seniors get health benefits through Medicare, and while the program does provide access to a wide range of providers throughout the United States, it doesn't necessarily offer the comprehensive coverage enrollees might expect. If you're planning to sign up for Medicare in the not-so-distant future, you should know that you'll have to pay for the following services yourself, since Medicare won't cover them.

You'd think dental care would be a standard service covered by Medicare, but not so. Routine cleanings, cavity fillings, and dentures are all services you'll need to pay for yourself. The only way Medicare will pay for a dental visit is if the service in question relates to a medical issue, such as needing an oral exam before having surgery.

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