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Routine Care Coverage

Dental, Vision & Hearing —
The Coverage Major Medical Skips

Most health insurance plans don't cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care. A standalone or bundled DVH plan fills that gap — keeping your whole health covered without breaking the budget.

Overview

What Is Dental, Vision & Hearing Insurance?

Most ACA and employer health plans exclude routine dental, vision, and hearing care — or offer only minimal pediatric benefits. That means regular cleanings, eye exams, glasses, contacts, hearing screenings, and hearing aids come entirely out of pocket unless you have a separate plan.

Dental, vision, and hearing plans are standalone policies you add to your existing coverage. You can purchase one, two, or all three — and in many cases, bundling all three together reduces the total premium compared to buying them separately.

Dental plans typically cover preventive care (exams, cleanings, X-rays) at 100%, and basic and major work at progressively higher out-of-pocket percentages. Vision plans cover annual exams and an allowance for glasses or contacts. Hearing plans cover hearing evaluations and provide a benefit toward hearing aids, which can cost thousands of dollars without coverage.

Key Benefits

Why It Matters

1

Covers Care Your Health Insurance Skips

Routine cleanings, eye exams, glasses, hearing screenings, and aids — all excluded from most health plans — are covered under a DVH policy.

2

Encourages Preventive Care

Regular dental and vision exams catch problems early — before they become expensive. Plans that make preventive care affordable lead to better long-term health outcomes.

3

Hearing Aid Benefits

Quality hearing aids can cost $3,000–$7,000 per pair. A hearing benefit can offset a significant portion of that cost — or cover it entirely, depending on the plan.

4

Bundling Saves Money

Purchasing dental, vision, and hearing together as a bundle is typically more affordable than three separate plans — and simpler to manage as a single policy.

Coverage

What's Typically Covered

Coverage varies by carrier and plan. A GraceGuard advisor will review exact terms for the plans available in your state.

Routine dental exams and professional cleanings
Dental X-rays and oral cancer screenings
Fillings, extractions, and basic restorations
Crowns, bridges, dentures, and major work
Annual eye exams (optometrist and ophthalmologist)
Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens allowance
Hearing evaluations and diagnostic testing
Hearing aid purchase benefit and fitting
Follow-up care and hearing aid adjustments
Is It Right for You?

Who This Plan Is For

Adults whose health plan has no dental, vision, or hearing benefits
Seniors on Medicare who don't have a Medicare Advantage plan with these benefits
Families who want to add routine care coverage to their ACA or employer plan
Anyone who has put off dental work or hearing care because of out-of-pocket cost
Individuals who wear glasses, contacts, or hearing aids and want an annual benefit
Questions & Answers

Common Questions

ACA plans are required to cover pediatric dental and vision for children under 19. Adult dental and vision coverage is not included in most ACA plans and must be purchased separately.
Most plans have a network of preferred providers. Using in-network providers typically costs less. Some plans offer out-of-network benefits at a reduced rate. Your advisor will review network details for plans in your area.
Unlike ACA health plans, DVH plans are often available year-round without an open enrollment requirement. Enrollment timing varies by carrier. Your advisor will confirm eligibility.
Most hearing plans provide a fixed benefit amount toward hearing aid purchase — for example, $1,500–$3,000 per ear per benefit period. Coverage levels vary significantly by plan.
Free Consultation

Talk to a Licensed Advisor About DVH Coverage

A GraceGuard advisor will compare dental, vision, and hearing plans available in your state and help you decide whether individual or bundled coverage makes more sense for your situation.

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