New Medicare Advantage Rule Limits Coverage for Certain Procedures

Medicare Advantage plans offer an alternative to traditional Medicare, potentially covering additional services. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 enabled these plans to include non-health-related services that assist chronic illness patients in maintaining or improving their functioning. However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has specified a list of services that cannot be covered by Advantage plans, rejecting some proposed supplemental services. This regulatory action aims to clarify the limitations of coverage under these plans.

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