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The Medicare Advantage Part C in comparison, is a plan that can be taken out with private health insurers and can help those that meet the criteria with financial assistance to purchase certain groceries. Seniors over 60 are benefiting from financial assistance provided by the Medicare Advantage Plan.
Seniors may claim earlier stimulus funds and associated benefits by completing a prior year tax return. However, do not confuse this with the $900 grocery benefit. When you add the benefits together you are entitled to, for example from the The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program with Medicare Part C assistance, then you could be near the sum of $900.
Medicare Plan C holders may be thinking, am I entitled to this assistance? The answer to this question depends on the type of plan you took out with your private insurance provider. How much assistance depends on your own set of personal circumstances, including the amount of fixed income you have, your savings and any health conditions you may be suffering from. That being said, the criteria is fairly broad. Continue reading to find out whether you meet the conditions for grocery benefits, how much you can expect to receive and how it is paid.
The Medicare Advantage Part C in comparison, is a plan that can be taken out with private health insurers and can help those that meet the criteria with financial assistance to purchase certain groceries. Seniors over 60 are benefiting from financial assistance provided by the Medicare Advantage Plan.
Seniors may claim earlier stimulus funds and associated benefits by completing a prior year tax return. However, do not confuse this with the $900 grocery benefit. When you add the benefits together you are entitled to, for example from the The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program with Medicare Part C assistance, then you could be near the sum of $900.
Medicare Plan C holders may be thinking, am I entitled to this assistance? The answer to this question depends on the type of plan you took out with your private insurance provider. How much assistance depends on your own set of personal circumstances, including the amount of fixed income you have, your savings and any health conditions you may be suffering from. That being said, the criteria is fairly broad. Continue reading to find out whether you meet the conditions for grocery benefits, how much you can expect to receive and how it is paid.
Medicare Advantage C Plans Taken Out with Private Health Insurers and Grocery Benefits Explained
Grocery benefits available to the majority of seniors are through added assistance under certain Medicare advantage plans offered by private health insurers. These supplementary grocery payments are an added benefit to Medicare advantage (Part C) plans, and not generally available via the original Medicare Part A and B public plans. There is also often a qualifying health condition to be eligible for this plan. Though these health conditions are quite broad in nature, the chances are you probably have one at the age of 60.
The amount of coverage and benefit varies by plan and the state you live in. There are also restrictions on the foods you can buy. Groceries like fruits and vegetables are allowed. However, sugary items may be prohibited. Folk that qualify for grocery benefits usually get a pre-paid card for buying specific items, with the card loaded on a monthly or quarterly basis, according to your plan. How to check if you have this benefit? How much can I get? and how am I paid? These are 3 very important questions that can be answered by visiting your insurers website. (Be sure to have your policy number to hand)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is Helping Over 5 Million Seniors with Basic Food Benefits
Seniors that meet certain criteria and those over the age of 60, typically have lower income qualification thresholds. This enables them to apply for and get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Senior Households where at least one or more members is over 60 may be eligible. As long as they have less than $4,250 in countable resources, that is in cash or money in a bank account. There are other rules that you may have to adhere to, but in total and depending on the household size, the maximum monthly you can expect is $240, though this is in addition to any Medicare Part C plan you may have.
These are usually paid as food stamps, though you may get a pre-paid card to enjoy these benefits. More and more states are using the pre-paid method of paying people. Many companies such as Walmart and Amazon allow you to shop on their websites or in store with the card. Don’t go thinking you can stuff your pantry with anything you want though. The key to what you are allowed to buy is in the name of the plan, Nutrition. This program is based around keeping you healthier, and giving you access to foods that are good for you and your family.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program Benefits Seniors At or Below 130% Poverty Guidelines
This program acts as a boost to the financial assistance received from Medicare Part C plans that a senior might have. Even those with Medicare Part C grocery coverage can find that they are living at or below the poverty line. In this case you are not only typically entitled to SNAP, you are also entitled to Commodity Supplemental Food Program benefits also.
American seniors that meet program guidelines and are over 60, can get a free 40-pound box of USDA approved food items each month. There are over 600,000 seniors earning less than $15,000 that are living alone, benefiting from this program currently. Am I eligible? You may be wondering. This is a state level benefit, therefore you have to visit your state’s website to find out more information.
When you combine these 2 state programs together with your Medicare Advantage C plan grocery benefits, then you may reach that magic number of $900 in assistance, though it is your job to apply and request further information.
