Yes, it is true that Medicare Advantage plans are able to offer extra benefits that are not offered in traditional Medicare. For example, some Medicare Advantage plans offer dental coverage, vision or a fitness benefit to those enrolled.
Medicare Advantage Plans must cover all the services that Original Medicare covers, and have a maximum out of pocket (MOOP). Original Medicare does not have a MOOP or a cap on out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Advantage Plans must offer emergency and urgent care coverage outside of the plans service area (but not outside the US). Most of these plans also include your Part D (prescription) coverage as well. Many of the Medicare Advantage Plans offer additional benefits as well. These may include dental, vision, wellness benefits, and travel coverage. Beginning in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans are also able to offer benefits that are not directly health-related, like meal delivery services.
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