Medicare Advantage Supplemental benefits
A costly mistake for many Medicare Advantage enrollees
A recent study by a leading healthcare system found that people on Medicare Advantage plans are not utilizing dental and vision supplemental benefits provided by their health plan. One of the major draws for a Medicare recipient to choose a…
Medicare Advantage enrollment has increased
Of the Medicare-eligible individuals, 54 percent are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Why has Medicare Advantage plan enrollment increased as rapidly as it has? According to new research, the Medicare Advantage plan’s ability to cover extra benefits, reduce premiums, and…
Does Medicare Advantage have better access to extra services?
A study by researchers at Mass General Brigham found that despite Medicare Advantage plans offering enhanced dental, vision, and hearing services, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries did not outperform their traditional Medicare counterparts in utilizing these benefits. Todd Shryock asks whether Medicare…