Commonwealth Fund February 10, 2021
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Only a small percentage of Medicare Advantage plans offer expanded supplemental benefits that address social determinants of health
Policymakers have several options that could help increase the availability of expanded supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage plans
Policymakers can improve health outcomes and lower Medicare costs by addressing social determinants of health – factors that can impact health, like where people live or economic circumstances. By offering supplemental benefits not available in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans can address these concerns through benefits like transportation and meals. However, plans have been relatively slow in adopting these services, indicating additional policy changes may be necessary.
MA plans have long offered enrollees supplemental benefits such as dental, vision, and hearing....
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