4 surprising benefits to Medicare Advantage plans
4 surprising benefits to Medicare Advantage plans Choosing a Medicare plan may be one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a mature adult. And it can be a little intimidating. While Original Medicare may seem safe and easy, you may find yourself missing out on some pretty valuable options only available through Medicare Advantage. Here are just 4 of them. 1. All the benefits of Original Medicare Medicare Advantage plans are required by law to include all the benefits of Original Medicare Parts A and B. 2. Hospital, medical and prescription drug coverage in 1 easy-to-manage plan Most Medicare Advantage plans also include prescription drug coverage. To get the same coverage with Original Medicare, you’d have to buy a separate prescription drug plan—and pay a separate premium. 3. Coverage for items Original Medicare doesn't cover Many Medicare Advantage plans cover items not covered by Original Medicare Parts A and B—things like routine dental, vision and hearing care, pre...