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Medicare Advantage plans are scaling back extra benefits for 2026

Newsweek·September 25, 2026
Medicare Advantage plans are scaling back extra benefits for 2026

As Medicare Advantage insurers face rising medical costs and tighter federal payments, many plans are reducing or eliminating supplemental perks like over-the-counter allowances. While core benefits remain, seniors are seeing a shift in the availability of these popular extra health and grocery credits.

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The article highlights a broader industry trend where Medicare Advantage plans are tightening eligibility and reducing supplemental benefits, including OTC and grocery allowances, in response to financial pressures.

By Giulia Carbonaro·Read original article on Newsweek
Medicare Advantage
OTC benefits
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