NPR News: New Medicare Advantage Benefits Are Supposed To Help Seniors Stay Out Of The Hospital

New Medicare Advantage Benefits Are Supposed To Help Seniors Stay Out Of The Hospital
To help seniors stay healthy and independent, some Medicare plans will soon cover things like home-delivered meals or rides to the doctor, but finding plans that include the coverage is not easy.

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