Does Medicare Cover Braces For Kids? 
Medicare only covers braces for those who are on Medicare . Body braces -LRB- not dental braces -RRB- are considered a type of durable medical equipment -LRB- DME -RRB- - this includes braces for your neck , arm , leg , and back . Medicare provides coverage for DMEs under Part B , generally about 80 % - you would be responsible for the other 20 % -LRB- a Medicare supplement policy can help pick up this expense -RRB- . 