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Demonaut

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4. one of my clients is a cardiologist....well known link between bad teeth and heart valve issues

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed May 4, 2016, 11:35 AM

May 2016

the state (Colorado) dropped almost 1 million on a medicaid patient who's teeth were in terrible condition, abscesses and very severe gum disease, minor dental could have saved the state a ton of money

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Does anyone know the reasoning for Medicare not covering eyes and dental? [View all] redstatebluegirl May 2016 OP

$ n/t Wilms May 2016 #1

Go to an eye doctor that takes Medicare CountAllVotes May 2016 #2

Thanks we have a doctor near her that takes medicare. redstatebluegirl May 2016 #10

That should work! CountAllVotes May 2016 #12

Apparently, it would take an act of congress ismnotwasm May 2016 #3

one of my clients is a cardiologist....well known link between bad teeth and heart valve issues Demonaut May 2016 #4

I readily admit to having limited knowledge in this area Cirque du So-What May 2016 #5

Medical opthalmological diagnoses and treatment is covered under Medicare. WillowTree May 2016 #13

In answer to your question TexasProgresive May 2016 #6

Most health insurance policies, wherever they come from, don't cover eyes and teeth. apnu May 2016 #7

Medicare DOES cover one eye exam. dixiegrrrrl May 2016 #8

If this is a medical problem WhiteTara May 2016 #9

Thank you! I love everyone on this site! It is like an extended family with lots of good advice! redstatebluegirl May 2016 #11