Can Medicare pay for my groceries?
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Answered by Brian Moore on March 26, 2025
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Answered by Paul Dzierzanowski on April 7, 2025
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If you outsource Medicare to a private insurance company, called Medicare Part C or is also called Medicare Advantage, you may have a healthy grocery benefit. I want to stress may have that benefit. It is based on other factors, like where you live, what your income and assets look like and what plans are available to you. If you are on Medicare and Medicaid there is a much higher chance you could qualify for a benefit of healthy groceries.
Even if you do, that benefit is subject to change at least annually or if CMS changes rules. I hope this helps and please consider me a resource. Brian Leichner 402.896.9774 is my office or you can email me at [email protected]
Answered by Brian Leichner on April 28, 2025
Agent Licensed in NE, AZ, CO & IA, KS, MO & TN
Answered by Steve Brauer on April 13, 2025
Broker Licensed in AZ & CA
Answered by Sam Silva on April 15, 2025
Broker Licensed in FL, GA, NJ & 7 other states
To figure out if you qualify, always check with your local agent or call me :)
Answered by Rachael Metcalf on April 23, 2025
Agent Licensed in TN, FL, GA & 5 other states
Your healthcare agent could help you determine which plans include these additional benefits and clarify what they can be used towards.
Answered by Eric Jensen on June 2, 2025
Broker Licensed in FL, AZ, CA & 8 other states
Healthy groceries will give you access to specific categories of foods: dairy, meat, fresh veggies, etc. up to a limit. Most times you will find this benefit for lower income Medicare recipients but occasionally they will be found among the general Medicare Advantage plans.
Here are a few hints to look for in these benefits:
1. How often does the card replenish-- monthly? quarterly?
2. If you don't use the entire amount by the end of the benefit period (monthly or quarterly), will the remaining amount roll over to the new cycle?
3. Is there a way to ADD to the benefit amount? Some companies will give specific amounts more to that credit if you do certain tasks, such as get your wellness exam, fill out a survey, watch a wellness video.
4. Buying the items especially the OTC items in person is convenient for some, but you have to watch the brand and size specifically. If it's not on the approved list, you will be charged for that item when you get to the cash register.
In this economy, I can understand the importance of the question. Other avenues to consider would be to see where else you can save money so you can buy more groceries. Prescription assistance programs, Medicare financial assistance and other resources are available if you are eligible. Call us or your local Department of Aging for more information.
Answered by Barbara Hawes on June 2, 2025
Broker Licensed in NJ, AZ, CT & 18 other states
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