Medicare Dental Coverage
Dental Coverage With Anthem Medicare Plans
Anthem offers dental coverage packages to complement certain Medicare plans. Whether you need one depends on the type of Medicare plan you have.
The majority of Medicare Advantage plans already include dental care, such as exams, X-rays, and more. But if you have a Medicare Supplement plan, Part D plan, or both, you can add an Anthem Extras package to cover dental care.
If you only have Original Medicare‡, it doesn’t cover teeth cleanings, dental exams, X-rays, or common dental issues such as root canals, fillings, implants, and crowns. However, dental exams and cleanings are important, as they can reveal early signs of illness and prevent future issues.
Learn more about Original Medicare‡ and dental coverage.
Anthem Extras Dental Coverage
With an Anthem Extras package, you can choose dental and vision coverage or dental coverage only. These convenient packages complement a Medicare Supplement, Part D, or Original Medicare‡ plan. Our packages offer varying levels of coverage, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.
To find an Anthem Extras plan, enter your ZIP code to see plans available in your area. If available, each plan will have an option to add dental and vision packages.
These amounts reflect coverage for dental-only plans without vision coverage. Please call us to explore your options or purchase a plan.
| Dental-only Benefits | Standard* | Premium* | Premium Plus* |
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Twice-yearly teeth cleanings and exams
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Dental X-rays
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Fillings
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80%
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80%
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Root canals, gum scaling, oral surgery
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50%
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50%
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Crowns, dentures and bridges
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50%
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Note: These percentages apply to in-network providers only. Dental and vision packages are not available in every state.
*In Virginia only, these plan names are Senior Standard, Senior Premium and Senior Premium Plus.
Check If Your Dentist Is In The Plan
You will have lower costs if you use dentists in the plan. We have a large network of providers, and you can easily check if your current dentist is in the plan.
Dental Coverage With Medicare Advantage
The majority of our Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans include benefits for prescription drugs, dental, vision, and hearing. What your plan covers will vary depending on where you live, but typically includes:
Two yearly teeth cleanings
Two yearly dental exam
Dental X-rays
Some Medicare Advantage plans also have optional supplemental benefits that will boost your dental and vision coverage for an additional premium. You can add these benefits up to 90 days after your plan starts.
Enrolling In A Dental Care Package
If you’re not yet enrolled in a Medicare plan
If a dental care package is available with the Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan you want, you can add it to your application.
‡Original Medicare: Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance).
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a Medicare Advantage plan with a Medicare contract. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield depends on contract renewal.
