November 6, 2026 - KFF Answers Medicare Questions:
Can I receive extra benefits from a Medicare Advantage plan that I wouldn’t be able to get in traditional Medicare?
Yes, Medicare Advantage plans can offer extra benefits that are not offered in traditional Medicare. For example, Medicare Advantage plans may offer dental coverage or a fitness benefit to those enrolled. Medicare Advantage plans can also offer benefits that are not directly health-related, like meal delivery services. Medicare Advantage plans may require an additional monthly premium for some of these supplemental benefits, such as dental coverage. Although Medicare Advantage plans can offer extra benefits, they must also continue to cover the same services that are covered by traditional Medicare. If these extra benefits are important to you, be sure to check the specific level of coverage that is offered by plans in your area, because the scope of coverage varies from one plan to another.
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While every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information in these FAQs, people should contact Medicare, Social Security, State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP), or companies offering Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans and Medigap policies directly for guidance on individual circumstances.
Source: KFF
