Category: Medicare advantage

According to federal data, millions of seniors miss out on billions in nutrition benefits, including the healthy food allowance offered by many Medicare Advantage plans. This valuable supplemental benefit can significantly help with grocery costs for eligible beneficiaries and is not a fixed, universal amount.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 71% of Medicare Advantage plans offered a meal benefit in 2023, often provided via a Flex card. The specific food items you can buy with your Flex card depend on the rules of your individual insurance plan, but generally focus on healthy, nutritious groceries.