SeniorLiving.org’s Best Recommendations for Dental Supplement Plans

Overview

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.

The Bottom Line

Humana has a long-standing reputation as a leading insurance carrier, offering a variety of plans and serving one of the largest Medicare Advantage plan populations compared to its competitors. It offers several Medicare Advantage plans with low and no-cost premiums for drug and dental coverage plus extra benefits. Humana also offers Medigap plans and other types of insurance. Read our Humana Medigap review to learn more.

Overview

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.

The Bottom Line

Anthem understands that dental care needs vary. If you’re looking for more than routine dental coverage, Anthem’s enhanced dental option is an excellent choice. We’re also big fans of Anthem’s no-cost Flex Account feature that provides a $500 annual allowance to spend on additional dental, vision, or hearing needs above your existing plan benefit. In addition to a wide range of Medicare Advantage plans, Anthem also offers Medigap coverage, and it’s no surprise they made it onto SeniorLiving.org’s Medigap plan recommendations!

Overview

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.

Bottom Line

We appreciate Aetna’s extensive provider network and nationwide accessibility. We also like that most plans have a zero-dollar copay for many dental services. Be sure to check the carrier's website for coverage details in your area; plans may have a $1,250 max coverage for combined preventive and comprehensive dental services, but you may still pay 50 percent coinsurance on some dental procedures. For information about Aetna’s other insurance offerings, visit our Aetna Medigap review.

Overview

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.

The Bottom Line

Wellcare’s Medicare Advantage plans with dental may be cost-effective for many subscribers! Those living on a fixed income will appreciate the added money-saving perks. Plus, their free fitness membership, discounts on alternative medicine, and over-the-counter savings program help set Medicare beneficiaries, including seniors, up for a healthy lifestyle. Keep in mind that plan benefits vary by location, and not all Wellcare plans include dental.

Overview

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!

Bottom Line

Cigna has over 270,000 dental provider locations worldwide and serves more than 500,000 Medicare Advantage plan members. Many of Cigna’s plans offer a zero-dollar maximum for preventive dental coverage and have a generous amount of extras, including health and wellness discounts and behavioral and emotional support. Cigna also offers a variety of Medigap plans. Check out our Cigna Medigap review for more details.

Overview

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.

Bottom Line

You’ll need to be an AARP member to enroll in an AARP Medicare Advantage plan from UnitedHealthcare. Luckily, membership fees are very low, starting at $12 per year. Plus, you’ll gain access to hundreds of discounts with an AARP membership. We also like that many plans with dental have a zero-dollar premium and zero-dollar deductible for routine dental care. If you’re interested in this carrier’s other offerings, be sure to check out our review of UnitedHealthcare’s Medigap plans.