Phase 2: Wave 1: seniors, near-seniors, and children · Step 2.7

Launch dental, vision & hearing benefits

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Task 2.7.4 of 4

Enroll dentists (about 200,000) and optometrists; most don't bill Medicare today.

Who does it

UHA

When

Year 0–1

Trade-off

Enrolling 200,000 dentists expands access but many are unfamiliar with public billing.

Part of: Launch dental, vision & hearing benefits

Adult dental, vision, and hearing are the largest benefit additions. Dental spending rises from $189.2B to $238.8B, and durable equipment (eyeglasses, hearing aids) from $86.4B to $93.3B.