Explore UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage dental, vision and hearing benefits
Dental benefits
Having access to routine cleanings and exams, as well as dental services such as crowns and extractions, is important for your overall health. A routine dental benefit offering preventive and comprehensive services can help provide coverage for dental care otherwise not included with original Medicare. It’s just one of the many benefits that may be included in your UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan.
What’s included with Medicare Advantage dental benefits?
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage dental coverage may include:1
Preventive dental care
Preventive dental care includes annual and biannual routine dental services that help keep your teeth and gums healthy at no cost to you. This includes:
- Routine cleanings
- Exams
- X-rays
- Fluoride treatments
Comprehensive dental care
Comprehensive dental care includes specialized services that may help address concerns with your teeth or gums. This includes:
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Root canals
- Extractions
- Dentures
Which dental providers can I see?
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage dental coverage offers a network of dental providers, so you’ll likely have several convenient and reliable choices. To find a dental provider, sign in to your member site, select Find care and then select Dental care.
Vision benefits
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage vision benefits provide valuable services that are not included in original Medicare, helping you protect your eye health and save money on eyewear. Routine vision benefits may include annual eye exams and an allowance for eyewear.2 It’s another of the many ways your UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan supports your health and wellness.
What’s included with Medicare Advantage vision benefits?
Vision benefits under a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan may include:2
- A yearly routine eye exam — including refraction — at no cost
- An allowance toward the purchase of contacts or one pair of glasses — which includes standard single vision, bifocal, trifocal or Tier I progressive lenses — with scratch-resistant coating (if applicable)
- Access to glasses from many online providers, including Warby Parker and GlassesUSA
Which vision providers can I see?
Whether you're looking for a local provider or a national retailer, you have access to the UnitedHealthcare national network of vision providers and retail locations. To find a vision provider, sign in to your member site, select Find care and then select Vision care.
Hearing benefits
Does the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage hearing benefit cover hearing aids? Yes. While original Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, if your plan includes a routine hearing benefit, you have access to a broad selection of hearing aids. From arranging a hearing exam to finding the right hearing aid for your needs and budget, you’ll get support every step of the way.
What’s included with Medicare Advantage hearing benefits?
Hearing aid coverage and benefits under a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan may include:
- A yearly routine hearing exam at no cost to you
- A broad selection of over-the-counter (OTC) and brand-name prescription hearing aids
- A 3-year manufacturer warranty on all prescription hearing aids, including a trial period and coverage for damage or repairs during the warranty period
Which hearing providers can I see?
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans have access to a large national network of hearing professionals. With more than 6,500 locations, you can find the provider you need to take care of your hearing today.