Medicare would cover dental, vision, and hearing care for millions of Americans.
This bill would change Medicare rules to add coverage for dental, vision, and hearing services. This means seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare would get help paying for things like routine eye exams, cleanings, fillings, dentures, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids. These new benefits would start taking effect on January 1, 2026.
Today, Medicare generally does not cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care, meaning people on Medicare often pay for these services entirely themselves. If this bill becomes law, Medicare would begin covering these services and related devices starting January 1, 2026. This would happen with varying levels of coverage and limits, significantly reducing out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans.
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