Does Medicare Cover Braces For Kids?

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   Jason Goldenzweig

   Co-Founder, TermInsuranceBrokers.com, Goldenzweig Financial Group, Las Vegas, Nevada

   Medicare only covers braces for those who are on Medicare. Body braces (not dental braces) are considered a type of durable medical equipment (DME) - this includes braces for your neck, arm, leg,  and back.  Medicare provides coverage for DMEs under Part B, generally about 80% - you would be responsible for the other 20% (a Medicare supplement policy can help pick up this expense).

   Answered on March 19, 2014

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