For most of your working years, dental and vision coverage may have simply been part of the package. Whether through an employer-sponsored health plan, an individual policy, or a spouse's coverage, teeth cleanings, routine eye exams, and glasses often existed in the background as expected benefits.

Approaching age 65 often marks an exciting new chapter, but it also introduces an important decision: navigating Medicare. With enrollment timelines, coverage options, and plan terminology to sort through, it's common to have questions.