Items that Medicare May Not Cover

Below is a list of some items that Medicare does not cover in its plans. This includes the following:

• Long-term care (also called custodial care)
• Most dental care
• Eye examinations related to prescribing glasses
• Dentures
• Cosmetic surgery
• Acupuncture
• Hearing aids and exams for fitting them
• Routine foot care

For more information on services not covered by Medicare, please consult Items and Services Not Covered Under Medicare.