New Hampshire Medicare Coverage Guide
Find dental, vision, hearing aid, and nursing home Medicare benefits available to New Hampshire residents.
New Hampshire Dental Coverage
New Hampshire Medicaid covers limited dental for dual-eligible beneficiaries. Dental provider shortages exist in northern and rural areas.
Available Programs
- NH Medicaid Dental
- Medicare Advantage dental plans
- University of New England dental access programs
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$700–$2,200/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for New Hampshire Residents
- Community dental programs in Manchester and Concord
- NH SHIP (1-800-852-3388) for plan guidance
- Federally Qualified Health Centers offer sliding-scale dental
New Hampshire Vision Coverage
NH Medicaid covers vision for dual-eligible members. NH has a competitive MA market given its proximity to Boston.
Available Programs
- NH Medicaid vision
- Medicare Advantage vision
- NH Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$150–$400/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for New Hampshire Residents
- DVR: 603-271-3471 for vision rehabilitation
- Diabetic eye exam covered by Part B
- NH SHIP: 1-800-852-3388
New Hampshire Hearing Aids Coverage
Medicare does not cover hearing aids. NH has limited audiology centers outside Manchester, Nashua, and Concord.
Available Programs
- Medicare Advantage hearing plans
- NH Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$1,000–$6,500 per pair
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for New Hampshire Residents
- NEDHHS provides resources at 603-224-1850
- OTC hearing aids available in southern NH cities
- NH SHIP: 1-800-852-3388
New Hampshire Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare Part A covers SNF. NH Medicaid covers long-term care. NH has high-quality nursing homes but limited availability.
Available Programs
- Medicare Part A SNF
- NH Medicaid LTC
- NH SHIP (1-800-852-3388)
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$320–$420/day (among highest in US)
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for New Hampshire Residents
- NH nursing home costs are very high — plan ahead
- Home-based HCBS waiver programs available
- SHIP: 1-800-852-3388
📊 Live CMS Data New Hampshire Medicare Snapshot
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment 2024 & CMS MA Landscape 2025 — public data from data.cms.gov
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Anthem BCBS
- UnitedHealth
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