Medicare doesn't cover everything. If you need services Part A or Part B doesn't cover, you'll have to pay for them yourself unless:
You have other coverage (including Medicaid ) to cover the costs.
You're in a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Cost Plan that covers these services. Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Cost Plans may cover some extra benefits, like fitness programs and vision, hearing, and dental services.
Some of the items and services Medicare doesn't cover include:
(also called
)
Most dental care
Eye exams (for prescription glasses)
Dentures
Cosmetic surgery
Massage therapy
Routine physical exams
Hearing aids and exams for fitting them
Concierge care (also called concierge medicine, retainer-based medicine, boutique medicine, platinum practice, or direct care)
Covered items or services you get from an opt-out doctor or other provider (except in the case of an emergency or urgent need)
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