Healthcare DIVE October 22, 2018
Les Masterson

Dive Brief:

  • At least 40% of Medicare Advantage plans will offer new types of supplemental benefits at no additional cost to beneficiaries in 2019, according to a new Avalere report.

  • More than one-third of MA plans will provide coverage for home and bathroom safety devices and modifications, 27% will offer over-the-counter benefits and 22% will give transportation benefits, Avalere said.

  • Also, one-third of MA plans will cover nicotine replacement therapy and about 10% will provide caregiver support services, such as counseling and training courses.

Dive Insight:

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Health System / Hospital, Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Patient / Consumer, Payer, Physician, Primary care, Provider
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