Our Medicare Advantage plans already include coverage for preventative dental services. Now you can add more coverage to fit your needs.

Coverage included in all Medicare Advantage plans

Preventive Dental Coverage

  • Up to 2 routine cleanings
  • Up to 2 oral exams
  • Up to 4 bitewing x-rays per year or a panorax x-ray every 36 months

$500 Comprehensive Dental Allowance

  • Select crowns
  • Dentures
  • Fillings
  • Root canals
  • Extractions

Optional Supplemental Dental Coverage

If you expect to need more extensive dental work during the year, all members have the option to purchase supplemental dental coverage (up to $1,000) for an additional monthly premium.

Plan Name Comprehensive Coverage Included Cost to purchase additional coverage
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) $500 $26/month for $500 in additional coverage
Univera SeniorChoice Advanced (HMO-POS) $500 $26/month for $500 in additional coverage
Univera SeniorChoice ValuePlus (HMO-POS) $500 $26/month for $500 in additional coverage
Univera SeniorChoice Secure (HMO-POS) $500 $26/month for $500 in additional coverage
Univera SeniorChoice Freedom (HMO-POS) $500 $26/month for $500 in additional coverage

How to enroll and when

Current Univera Healthcare members

If you are staying on your current Medicare Advantage plan for 2027 and want to add supplemental dental coverage, you will need to submit a dental application.

If you are switching to a new plan with Univera Healthcare, you will need to complete a new Medicare Advantage application and add supplemental dental coverage at that time. You can do this during:

  • Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) October 15, 2026 – December 7, 2026
  • Open Enrollment Period (OEP) January 1, 2027 – March 31, 2027
  • Special Election Period (if eligible)

New members

If you are new to Medicare, or are new to our health plan, you can enroll in this coverage during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP).

Ready to enroll? Our team is here to help

Excellus BCBS is here to support you and help keep Medicare enrollment simple. We’ve been working to make health coverage more accessible and affordable for everyone in our community for more than 90 years, and our local Medicare Consultants are available to help you with all things Medicare.

Univera Healthcare has Medicare experts right here in Western New York, and we’re ready to support you in every way possible.

Get help from our team

Our dedicated local Medicare Consultants are here to answer all your Medicare questions.

Enroll online

Ready to enroll in Medicare? Excellus BCBSUnivera HealthcareCDPHP makes it easy to enroll online or over the phone.

Find a dentist

Choose an in-network dental provider to get the most out of your dental benefits.

Univera Healthcare is an HMO/PPO/HMO D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York State Medicaid program. Enrollment in Univera Healthcare depends on contract renewal. Submit a complaint about your Medicare plan at www.Medicare.gov or learn about filing a complaint by contacting the Medicare Ombudsman. Y0028_12705_M.

This page last updated 10-01-2026.

 

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