Medicare: New Dental Benefits and Prosthetics for Seniors
This bill aims to expand the Medicare program to include comprehensive dental services, such as prevention, treatment, and prosthetics. This means that individuals covered by Medicare may in the future expect coverage for dental visits, significantly impacting their oral health and personal finances. Special payment rules and limitations will also be introduced, with greater support for low-income individuals.
Key points
Medicare will cover routine dental visits, including cleanings, exams, and X-rays.
The program will include basic dental services like fillings and extractions, as well as major services such as root canals, crowns, and dentures.
Frequency limits are introduced for some services (e.g., two cleanings and two exams per year), with potential waivers in justified cases.
For low-income individuals, 80% of dental service costs will be covered from the outset.
An oral health professional will be added to the Preventive Services Task Force, ensuring better alignment of recommendations with patient needs.
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