2019 Medicare Changes: New Elder Care Services May Be Added to Some Medicare Advantage Plans

Published: Fri, 12/14/18

2019 Medicare Changes: New Elder Care Services May Be Added to Some Medicare Advantage Plans

Q. I read somewhere that lots of changes are on the horizon for Medicare Advantage plans in 2019. What are some of the new services being added, and when will I have an opportunity to change to a different plan that has more of what I need next year? Thanks for your help!
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A. 2019 is almost here, and as you mentioned, there are lots of changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that could create more health care and elder care options for seniors in the new year.

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have allowed MA plans to cover a broad array of health services to improve the health and well-being of seniors. To accomplish this, in the new year, insurance companies will be able to offer a host of new benefits within their MA plans. Those benefits include meal delivery after a hospital stay, transportation to providers, in-home care, and more.

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