Standalone dental and vision plans that fill a real gap — because Original Medicare and most health plans don't cover routine dental or eye care.
Why dental, vision & hearing coverage matters
Many health plans — including Original Medicare — don't cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care. These are services most people need regularly, and without coverage the costs add up fast: cleanings, fillings, eye exams, glasses, hearing aids, and more. We offer affordable standalone plans you can add to any coverage, or bundle for maximum savings.
Three kinds of plans
Pick one or bundle all three for the best value:
- Dental — preventive cleanings, fillings, crowns, and dentures, with plans starting under $20/month.
- Vision — eye exams, prescription glasses, contact lenses, and discounts on LASIK.
- Hearing — hearing exams, hearing aids, and fittings, covering a benefit Original Medicare largely excludes.
Who benefits from these plans
Standalone dental, vision, and hearing coverage fits a lot of people:
- Medicare beneficiaries — Original Medicare doesn't cover routine dental, vision, or hearing
- Retirees who want to keep the care they had with employer coverage
- Self-employed workers adding affordable benefits to an ACA plan
- Families needing dental and vision for kids and adults
- Anyone without employer benefits — no health plan required to enroll
What dental plans typically cover
Most dental plans phase coverage by procedure type, which is why the level you choose matters:
| Procedure type | Examples | Typical coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive | Cleanings, X-rays, exams | Usually 100% |
| Basic | Fillings, extractions | Usually 80% |
| Major | Crowns, bridges, dentures | Usually 50% |
This page is educational and not medical, tax, or legal advice; figures change and should be confirmed for your situation. Mere Benefits is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program, and we don't offer every plan available in your area.