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

Wed May 4, 2016, 11:47 AM

May 2016

Because we're stupid idiots in America and can't figure out that eyes and teeth are part of our bodies and important to our health and well being.

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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

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

In answer to your question TexasProgresive May 2016 #6

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

If this is a medical problem WhiteTara May 2016 #9