Medicare Advantage plan can provide unexpected benefits. One of those benefits is access to food with the Grocery Plus Benefit. Qualified users can get the Grocery Plus benefit that “helps you shop a variety of healthy foods at participating grocery stores.” It stretches your budget for high-quality, healthy foods. You’ll get a Healthy Benefits+ card for all qualifying purchases if you qualify. Grocery Plus Benefits is reserved for healthy food, and it covers hundreds of products. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, salad kits, canned and frozen vegetables, fruits, and more. Uncovered items include non-food items, pet items, baby formula, candy, chips, etc. Eligibility: These are usually available through a particular Medicare Advantage plan called a Special Needs Plan (SNP). SNP-related conditions include congestive heart failure, diabetes, and end-stage renal disease. Contact your Medicare insurance provider to find out whether their Medicare Advantage plan offers meal delivery services, including the supplemental meal benefits, and how to arrange meal deliveries. Call Kevin Leinum – your local Medicare Expert about what Medicare covers or how enrolling in a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan can improve your coverage and reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
