Data Points: High cost of dental coverage means seniors skip needed care

Modern Healthcare

In 2017, roughly 10% of all Medicare beneficiaries did not get needed dental care because they couldn’t afford it. Traditional Medicare does not cover dental care, which means seniors have to buy it through a Medicare Advantage or other private plan.

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