Virginia Medicare Coverage Guide
Find dental, vision, hearing aid, and nursing home Medicare benefits available to Virginia residents.
Virginia Dental Coverage
Virginia Medicaid covers dental for dual-eligible beneficiaries. Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Virginia dental programs serve the population.
Available Programs
- Virginia Medicaid Dental
- Medicare Advantage dental plans
- VCU School of Dentistry (Richmond)
- VCOM dental programs
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$400–$1,800/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Virginia Residents
- VCU dental school in Richmond offers quality low-cost care
- Virginia SHIP (1-800-552-3402) for plan guidance
- Competitive MA markets in Northern VA (DC suburbs), Richmond, and Virginia Beach
Virginia Vision Coverage
Virginia Medicaid covers vision for dual-eligible members. Northern VA has highly competitive MA market.
Available Programs
- Virginia Medicaid vision
- Medicare Advantage vision
- Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
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 Virginia Residents
- DBVI: 804-371-3140 for vision rehabilitation
- UVA Eye Center offers specialized care
- Virginia SHIP: 1-800-552-3402
Virginia Hearing Aids Coverage
Virginia MA plans offer hearing benefits. Virginia has good audiology resources in Northern VA and Richmond metro areas.
Available Programs
- Medicare Advantage hearing plans
- Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Virginia Assistive Technology System
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$1,000–$7,000 per pair
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Virginia Residents
- VDDHH: 1-800-552-7917 for resources
- VATS: 1-800-552-5019 for assistive technology
- Virginia SHIP: 1-800-552-3402
Virginia Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare Part A covers SNF. Virginia Medicaid covers long-term care. Virginia has many nursing facilities and PACE programs.
Available Programs
- Medicare Part A SNF
- Virginia Medicaid LTC
- PACE Virginia (multiple sites)
- Virginia SHIP (1-800-552-3402)
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$250–$340/day semi-private
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Virginia Residents
- PACE programs in Richmond, Roanoke, and Northern VA
- Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus supports home-based alternatives
- SHIP: 1-800-552-3402
📊 Live CMS Data Virginia Medicare Snapshot
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment 2024 & CMS MA Landscape 2025 — public data from data.cms.gov
- UnitedHealth
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Aetna
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