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The Trump administration released guidance last week that is good news for people with chronic conditions. Starting in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans — private health plans that contract with Medicare — will be allowed, but not required, to offer chronically ill enrollees nonmedical services for social needs that affect health. This is an important step for Medicare. Many older Americans, particularly those who are very sick, will greatly benefit given their high levels of unmet social needs.
       

Source: The Commonwealth Fund: Blog - April 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Melinda K. Abrams, Shawn Bishop Source Type: blogs