Will Medicare Be Expanded To Include Dental Benefits?

The video discusses the history and current state of Medicare, a program established in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson, which provides health insurance to older Americans. Initially, it did not cover dental, hearing, or vision benefits. Recent legislative efforts by Democrats aim to expand Medicare to include these benefits, potentially reducing the need for private plans. The proposed expansion, estimated to cost $300 billion, would be funded through higher premiums and taxpayer dollars. This would mark the first major expansion since the early 2000s. However, the legislation is still in its early stages, with a vote expected in the coming weeks or months.

What is the estimated cost of the proposed expansion of Medicare benefits?

What percentage of Americans on Medicare do not go to the dentist in the last year due to cost?