Medicare Advantage Plans Benefits
My husband and I have a medicare Advantage plan, and we both really like the extra benefits that come along with the Advantage Plans.
My favorite benefit is the fitness membership, which can be either Silver Sneakers, or Silver and Fit, depending on which provider your Advantage plan goes through.
We go to the fitness center almost every day, and I swim for an hour, while my husband works out with the exercise machines and weights.
Another thing is that the Advantage plans have coverage for eye exams and glasses, and also dental care. My plan (through United Healthcare) has around $2500 in dental benefits, plus cleaning and free exams. Each company chooses what benefits are added with their plans, so it is good to have a health insurance agent to help you choose a plan that best meets your needs.
One of the other benefits is a whole catalog of OTC items, everything from vitamins, pain meds like acetaminophen, knee and elbow wraps, and things like bathtub chairs and other helpful equipment.
My UHC has $250 each quarter allowed to spend on these items from their catalog, so it can really save money on things we purchase at the store anyway.
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