Question

A retired couple, eligible for Medicare, has the need to purchase a “Medicare Advantage” plan. List and describe two additional coverages they should have included in their selections.

Answer 1

Since the couple is retired and there has been need for "Medicare Advantage" plan, so they must choose the additional coverages that are not covered in the Medicare Advantag plan. Thus, two additional coverages the retired couples must have along with "Medicare Advantage" plan are:

1. Hospice: Medicare Advantage plan do not cover hospice benefits. Hospice benefit covers care for terminal illness and other related.It provides services in patients home, so it will be lot more benefit for the retired couple.

2. Telehealth: This would enable the couple to stay at home and can take the benefit by online check up from the doctor.