2027 Anthem Blue Cross Medicare dental and vision coverage
For all the benefits that Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) offers, there are two glaring things missing from Original Medicare coverage: dental and vision care.
Fortunately for Medicare beneficiaries, many Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans like the ones offered by Anthem Blue Cross can offer dental and vision coverage. Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans may also offer additional health and prescription drug benefits.
What dental benefits can some Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans cover?
An Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plan with dental benefits may include coverage for:
- Exams
- Teeth cleanings
- X-rays
- Root canals
- Extractions
Some preventive dental services may come with $0 copays while other dental care benefits may be covered up to an annual allowed amount.
The dental benefits included in a plan may vary from one Anthem Medicare Advantage plan to another. All Anthem Medicare Advantage plans also include the limited dental coverage provided by Original Medicare.
What vision benefits can some Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans cover?
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans that include vision benefits may cover some of the following services:
- Eye exams
- Glasses frames
- Prescription lenses
- Contact lenses
Some eye exams may come with $0 copays and an Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plan may provide you with an annual allowance to use toward the cost of eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Vision benefits may vary by plan. Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans also include the limited vision benefits provided by Original Medicare.
How do I find dentists and eye doctors who accept Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans?
Some Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans may require you to visit dentists or eye doctors who are part of your Anthem Blue Cross plan network.
You can call a licensed agent directly at 1-866-831-1126, TTY 711, 24/7 to learn more about participating doctors and providers in your area.
Find Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans that cover dental and vision
To compare Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans available where you live that offer dental and vision coverage, you can call a licensed agent directly at 1-866-831-1126, TTY 711, 24/7.