KFF Explains Medicare: Can Medicare Advantage Provide Extra Benefits Not Available in Original Medicare?

KFF Explains Medicare Questions: Can I get additional benefits from a Medicare Advantage plan that I would not be able to receive under traditional Medicare?

Yes. Medicare Advantage plans may include extra benefits that original Medicare does not cover. Examples can include dental coverage or a fitness benefit for enrollees. Some plans may also provide services that are not directly medical, such as meal delivery. In some cases, these supplemental benefits, including dental coverage, may come with an added monthly premium.

Even when a Medicare Advantage plan offers these extra perks, it still must cover the same services that original Medicare covers. Because the amount and type of coverage can differ from one plan to another, it is important to review the specific benefits available in your area before enrolling.

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Although every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information in these FAQs, people should contact Medicare, Social Security, State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP), or the companies offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medigap policies directly for guidance on their individual situations.

Source: KFF