Medicare Advantage Plans : Information That You Need To Know
DEAN MASON , C . PED ., OST , BOCO , CO , BOC PEDORTHIST
In addition to the traditional fee for service plans that we are all familiar with , Medicare offers what are known as Medicare Advantage ( MA ) plans , otherwise known as Medicare HMOs . These are plans that are operated under contract from CMS by independent health insurance companies to Medicare eligible beneficiaries . These plans offer several options that may include : prescription drugs , health and wellness coaching , nurse call-in services , and other benefits . There are quite a few plans available , and the beneficiary selects the plan that best suits their needs .
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