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Medicare Advantage Is Quietly Cutting One of Its Most Popular Perks for Seniors

FinanceBuzz·October 12, 2026
Medicare Advantage Is Quietly Cutting One of Its Most Popular Perks for Seniors

Medicare Advantage plans are reportedly scaling back supplemental benefits, including over-the-counter (OTC) allowances and grocery cards. These changes may impact the value of plans for seniors who rely on these perks for everyday health and wellness expenses.

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This article highlights a growing trend of benefit reductions in the Medicare Advantage market, specifically targeting the popular OTC and grocery allowance cards that have become standard in many plans.

By Daniel Steingold·Read original article on FinanceBuzz
Medicare Advantage
OTC benefits
grocery allowance
health insurance
seniors

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