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Medicare Expansion: Dental, Hearing, and Vision Coverage

This act expands the Medicare program to include dental, hearing, and vision care services. This means that seniors and individuals with disabilities covered by Medicare will have access to a broader range of health benefits, potentially significantly reducing their out-of-pocket expenses for these services. The changes will be implemented gradually starting in 2026.
Key points
Medicare will begin covering essential dental services, including oral exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures, with various effective dates starting in 2026.
The program will cover hearing exams, hearing aids (once every 5 years for moderately severe to profound hearing loss), and related fitting services, starting in 2027.
Medicare will finance routine eye examinations (once every 2 years) and eyeglasses (once every 2 years), also beginning in 2027.
The impact on monthly Medicare Part B premiums will be phased in from 2026 through 2030 to prevent sudden cost increases for beneficiaries.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_939
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_939.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will begin covering essential dental services, including oral exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures, with various effective dates starting in 2026.
  • The program will cover hearing exams, hearing aids (once every 5 years for moderately severe to profound hearing loss), and related fitting services, starting in 2027.
  • Medicare will finance routine eye examinations (once every 2 years) and eyeglasses (once every 2 years), also beginning in 2027.
  • The impact on monthly Medicare Part B premiums will be phased in from 2026 through 2030 to prevent sudden cost increases for beneficiaries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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