Greetings! May this blog post find you in excellent health with your Medicare coverage 🏥working properly😄.
If your Medicare coverage ISN’T working, email Gray, Gray@TheBig65.com or book a time on my calendar.
March is the last month you can make changes to Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Quantz is making lots of new friends in Eldoret, a city in the Rift Valley in the highlands of Kenya.
Q joined our dear friend Cary LaCouture and his dental team on this dental service trip as a volunteer and it has been an incredible experience.
Over the past week, Cary and his team have treated hundreds and hundreds of patients. Don’t worry, Quantz hasn’t been pulling teeth. She’s filling in (pun intended) wherever she is needed.
While we have many issues with our healthcare system in the US, spending time overseas puts things in perspective. It’s a reminder of how fortunate we are.
That being said, original Medicare provides very little dental coverage and it is important to understand how to navigate your dental options.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check your summary of benefits. Many plans offer basic dental (Cleanings, X-rays, and perhaps some dollars for other services).
Always be sure to make certain the dentist is accepting the plan you have! Otherwise, you might get stuck with a heavy financial burden, right Q?
Medicare Supplement plans do not include dental benefits. Many consumers choose to purchase stand-alone dental insurance. These plans can be added at any time of the year.
Another option is to ask your dentist if they have a “friends and family plan.” Often, dentists will offer their own coverage for a few hundred dollars annually.
These plans will often include cleanings, annual check-ups, and X-rays, plus discounted costs on major work.
For the adventurous of heart, many Americans are now trying dental tourism, visiting countries like Mexico, Costa Rica and Thailand. With the proper research, consumers can find US trained dentists in other countries capable of doing excellent work for much lower costs. As with everything, make sure to do your research.
And always remember the excellent advice of my friend Cary:
A young dentist is a student loan in search of a problem in your mouth. For major work, always consider getting a second opinion.
Plato agrees with Cary and he is happy I am still at home. If you have questions about Dental or Medicare coverage, please reach out.
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