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Silent Type

(7,569 posts)
3. Totally agree. Heck, even Medicare denies most dental and vision care (although they do cover doctor visits
Thu Dec 12, 2024, 11:41 AM
Dec 12

but not refractions).

I believe this has now changed, but 5 years ago I was helping someone and found that Medicare would not cover teeth extractions even when it was a requirement for cancer radiation therapy. I knew they wouldn't cover it as part of regular dental care, but could not believe it would be denied for life saving radiation therapy.

oregonjen

(3,503 posts)
4. I'm extremely nearsighted. If I don't have corrective lenses, I can't function in society.
Thu Dec 12, 2024, 11:42 AM
Dec 12

How is that not medical? I don’t get it, either.

leftieNanner

(15,773 posts)
6. I would add
Thu Dec 12, 2024, 12:21 PM
Dec 12

Ears. Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids. Loss of hearing is connected to dementia.

TBF

(34,843 posts)
7. Because that is more profitable for billionaires and
Thu Dec 12, 2024, 12:24 PM
Dec 12

billionaires are all that matter.

Signed, your local Stepford Wife
(just preparing for the new administration)

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