One topic of discussion around the dinner table at
Thanksgiving
, especially for families with seniors, will be
Medicare
‘s open enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7.
Many seniors may be leaning toward selecting Medicare Advantage plans, and for good reason. The plans frequently deliver superior
care
at a lower cost than traditional Medicare.
Medicare Advantage plans are administered by private insurers. Most of them bundle the hospital, outpatient, and prescription drug benefits offered by the separate parts of traditional, government-administered Medicare.
Insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans have to compete for seniors’ business. So the vast majority offer additional benefits original Medicare doesn’t cover, including eye exams, hearing aids, dental services, and fitness…
