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posted Oct 9, 2023 2:16:22 PM

Are dental payments only a part of medcare part b?

IS ADDITIONAL DENTAL CARE A PART OF PART B

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Level 15
Oct 9, 2023 2:47:21 PM

Medicare Part B premiums paid are only for medical insurance and are a deductible medical expense if you itemize.

If you have Dental Insurance and are paying the premiums for that insurance those premium payments are also a deductible medical expense if you itemized.

Level 15
Oct 9, 2023 4:26:57 PM

original medicare does not cover most dental - medicare A&B.   only some medicare advantage plans - medicare C cover dental. however,  i'm unsure why you're asking.  

Level 15
Oct 9, 2023 5:35:06 PM

If you are entering a SSA1099, any amount you paid for Medicare is going to flow to the medical expense section when you enter the SSA1099.  So check to see if you are having Medicare Part C or D deducted from your Social Security; do not enter it twice.