Summary
Ted, a service-connected disabled veteran, inquired about Medicare dental coverage in Washington. He needs teeth removal and dentures, but Medicare doesnt cover these services. He was advised to explore other options like Medicaid or VA benefits. His VA benefits and disability rating were also discussed. He was also suggested to consider applying for dental insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace or a private insurer.Full Conversation
Medicare I am service connected disabled veteran *% present
I worked and Medicare was decuted taken from my wages but doesn't cover dental I have been paying part B
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding Medicare coverage.
Washington
What specific dental services are you seeking coverage for, ****? In Washington, some dental services may be covered under Medicare Part A if they are part of a hospital stay.
Teeth removal and dentures
In Washington, Medicare Part A might cover hospital stays involving dental services. However, routine dental care and dentures are typically not covered. You may want to explore other options like Medicaid or VA benefits.
VA doesn't cover dental and I basically paid for medical coverage from my wages
What type of VA benefits are you currently receiving? In some cases, VA offers dental benefits to certain veterans.
I Am service connected for my low back ( spyondlythesis)) service argaveted
What is your current VA disability rating? This can impact your eligibility for VA dental benefits.
*%
What is the nature of your employment that contributed to your Medicare deductions?
I worked as electrician after discharge from service
What is the nature of your disability that qualifies you for a *% VA rating?
L5S1 SPYONDLYTHESIS
What is the exact diagnosis of your L5S1 SPYONDLYTHESIS condition?
MY BACK NEAR THE BELTLINE GOES OUT AND HURTS LIKE JELL SONE TIMES DAY
What is the impact of your condition on your daily life and ability to work?
WORK IS NOT OPTION daily life is not enjoyable, my hobbies seem to be out fishing, hunting, photo it's getting ready hard to do my physical therapy personal not very active
What type of physical therapy are you currently undergoing for your condition?
I do my own physical therapy for my health walking and exercises for my low back and it's getting tough to keep going
What type of assistance or accommodations are you seeking to help manage your physical therapy and overall health?
I need my teeth removal for dentures
What is the reason for your teeth removal and denture requirement? Is it related to your service-connected disability?
Teeth missing and broken military fillings fallen out hard to eat
Have you contacted any dental clinics or hospitals to inquire about possible assistance programs for veterans?
Not yet
Have you considered applying for dental insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace or a private insurer?
I don't know how to get there I was understanding Medicare was my medical coverage
What specific difficulties are you facing in applying for dental insurance through the ACA marketplace or a private insurer?
I'm done I'm having difficulty
TRY ME!
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