Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

question everything

(49,361 posts)

8. We have been using Delta Dental since employer's coverage ended

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Fri Oct 14, 2022, 12:48 PM

Oct 2022

Last year my supplemental insurance - Advantage - offered Delta Dental but the dentist office told me that I would first have to pay them and submit to the insurance. And it was not clear whether the level would be the same. So I ignored it.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Dear fellow Seniors, can you fill me in on a Medicare question? [View all] Paper Roses Oct 2022 OP

Medicare does not offer routine dental care, (cleanings etc.) only Medicare Advantage plans do. Cattledog Oct 2022 #1

My Advantage Plan MOMFUDSKI Oct 2022 #11

Yes. $1000/year in dental coverage. trof Oct 2022 #12

Sorry, no idea, but contact your local Council on Aging to find SheltieLover Oct 2022 #2

Medicare doesn't cover most dental care elleng Oct 2022 #3

There are Medicare Gap programs for dental & vision coverage. SheltieLover Oct 2022 #4

👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 The advantage is all for the private company, not the consumer. onecaliberal Oct 2022 #9

Absolutely! But gap programs are not Advantage. SheltieLover Oct 2022 #10

Check with the different True Blue American Oct 2022 #5

i plan to sign up for delta before my next visit. mopinko Oct 2022 #6

That's what we did. question everything Oct 2022 #7

We have been using Delta Dental since employer's coverage ended question everything Oct 2022 #8