SeniorLiving.org’s Best Recommendations for Dental Supplement Plans

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With excellent customer service, low costs, and nationwide availability, it’s no wonder Humana made our list of Medicare Advantage plans with dental coverage. Humana serves over 8 million people who qualify for Medicare benefits; more than 4 million of those members have signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan. For the past two years, Humana has ranked No. 1 for customer experience quality among insurance carriers in Forrester’s U.S. Customer Experience Benchmark surv
ey.1 If you’re looking for a brand that cares about its customers, Humana may be a great choice.

Many of Humana’s Medicare Advantage plans cover prescriptions, dental, hearing, vision, OTC allowance, and insulin savings for well-rounded coverage. Humana has Medicare Advantage plans with zero-dollar monthly premiums and up to $1,500 combined preventive and comprehensive dental coverage. This carrier also has multiple plans with zero-dollar copays and zero-percent coinsurance. Visit SeniorLiving.org’s Humana Medicare Advantage review for a closer look.

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Anthem is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield network, the second-largest health insurance company in the United States. With nearly 80 years in the health insurance industry, Anthem provides coverage to over 30 million subscribers. If your dental needs surpass traditional dental plan coverage, Anthem may be a solid choice to boost your benefits! Several of Anthem’s Medicare Advantage plans include optional increased benefits over and above basic dental. Anthem’s enhanced dental and vision package delivers a higher plan coverage limit for preventative, restorative, and surgical dental services, along with extended vision benefits.

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Those who love to travel may want to consider Aetna Medicare Advantage plans. Aetna boasts one of the largest networks of dental providers nationwide and currently serves over 2.7 million Medicare Advantage members in 46 states and Washington, D.C. Some Medicare Advantage members may like the Direct Member Reimbursement plan; enrollees get a set allowance each year that they can use for most dental services at any time. Their dental provider network covers any dentist who has not opted out of Medicare.

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Wellcare has its finger on the pulse of Medicare-eligible Americans. Serving more than 1.2 million Medicare Advantage members and 4.1 million prescription drug plan members across the 50 states, Wellcare’s network and benefits are impressive. Falling under Centene Corporation, Wellcare now services one in 15 Americans. And they have plenty of Medicare Advantage perks! Many of their plans come with extra benefits built to save cash. From free gift cards and fitness membership to practitioner and over-the-counter product discounts, Wellcare makes penny-pinching a breeze.

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Cigna made our list for its impressive plan benefits, especially for preventive dental care. Some plans cover up to $1,500 for comprehensive dental coverage with no maximum dollar amount for preventive coverage. Many Cigna Medicare Advantage plans have zero-dollar monthly premiums and zero-dollar copayments for a wide range of dental services, including dental exams, teeth cleanings, and X-rays. Talk about extensive coverage!

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AARP from UnitedHealthcare offers zero-dollar premium plans with dental coverage. UnitedHealthcare serves over 6.5 million people with Medicare Advantage plans, and 2.5 million customers enjoy a zero-dollar premium. Dental coverage is available with most Medicare Advantage plans that also offer zero-dollar copays for in-network dental providers.