How can I get dental, vision and hearing coverage with my Medicare supplement plan?

Who is this for?

If you have a Blue Cross Medicare Supplement or Legacy Medigap plan, this tells you how to get dental, vision and hearing coverage to go with your plan.

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plans do not cover preventive dental, hearing or vision benefits. For $17.25 a month you can add the Dental Vision Hearing Package to enhance your Medicare supplement plan. The premium cost may be re-evaluated each year and is subject to change.

What the Dental Vision Hearing Package covers

This additional coverage gives you:

  • In-network dental exams, cleanings, X-rays and fluoride treatment at no additional cost
  • In-network vision coverage that includes standard lenses every 12 months
  • One hearing exam every 12 months and savings of up to 60% off average retail hearing aid prices at a TruHearing® provider

See the package details to learn more: Dental Vision Hearing Package Details (PDF)

For a full description of the package: Dental Vision and Hearing Benefits Certificate (PDF)

Fill out an application: Dental Vision Hearing Package Application (PDF)

Do I qualify for the Dental Vision Hearing Package?

Members qualify for the Dental Vision Hearing Package if they have an active Blue Cross Medicare Supplement or Legacy Medigap plan, and have no dental, vision or hearing coverage through another individual plan.

How do I enroll in the Dental Vision Hearing Package?

New members

New members can add the Dental Vision Hearing Package to their Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plan at the time of their enrollment or within the first 30 days of their effective date.

  • For new members who sign up for a Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plan and the Dental Vision Hearing Package at the same time, coverage will begin on the same day.
  • For new members who sign up within the first 30 days of their policy start date, coverage will begin on the first of the month after we receive and process the application. 

Current members

Current Blue Cross Medicare Supplement and Legacy Medigap members can add the Dental Vision Hearing Package between Feb. 1 and April 30 each year. You can start using your extra benefits on the first of the month after we receive and process your application.

How do I cancel my Dental Vision Hearing Package?

If you are currently enrolled in the Dental Vision Hearing Package and would like to cancel your coverage, fill out the form: Dental Vision Hearing Package Disenrollment Form (PDF)

The Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copays listed are based on the 2023 numbers approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. You can go to any hospital, doctor or other health care provider in the U.S. or its territories that accepts medicare. You don't have to use our network. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan administers Blue Cross medicare Supplement plans. Where you live, your age, gender and whether you use nicotine products (including e-cigarettes, vaping, and nicotine patches or gum) may affect what you pay for your plan. Your health status may also affect what you pay. This is a solicitation of insurance. We may contact you about buying insurance. Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plans aren't connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. 

If you're currently enrolled in Plan A or Plan C, you can stay with your plan as long as you pay your premium. You may enroll in Plan C if you've lost coverage under a group policy after becoming eligible for Medicare. You're also eligible if you had Plan C, then enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and now would like to return to Plan C. You can do this as long as it's within the first 12 months of your Medicare Advantage plan. You're automatically eligible for Plan A if you're 65 or older. If you're under age 65, you are eligible for Plan A if you've lost coverage under a group policy after becoming eligible for Medicare. You can also enroll if you had Plan A, then enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and now would like to return to Plan A. You can do this as long as it's within the first 12 months of your Medicare Advantage plan. You'll need to meet these requirements to apply for these plans.