Seniors face distinct disadvantages when it comes to covering the cost of dental care:
Seniors typically have a fixed income, so money can be tight.
Original, aka traditional, Medicare typically doesn’t cover dental care.
Retirees typically don’t have employer-sponsored dental insurance to help with their dental bills.
These out-of-pocket dental care bills can be a shock to new retirees. Nearly 40% of seniors did not have dental coverage in 2023 (after accounting for those with Medicare Advantage plans), the American Dental Association finds in a 2026 report.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has made changes to add more dental…
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