Commonwealth Fund March 31, 2022
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One of the defining features of the Medicare Advantage program is that it enables private plans to offer benefits that are not available in traditional Medicare
As the share of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage grows, questions about benefit offerings and design will become more important
One of the defining features of the Medicare Advantage program is that it enables private plans to offer benefits that are not available in traditional Medicare, including coverage for dental, vision, and hearing services. Many plans go beyond this to attract enrollees, offering perks like gym memberships and rides to medical appointments. In exchange, enrollees may have to accept more limited provider networks or forms of utilization management, such as obtaining prior...