Medicare Advantage plans may offer expanded telehealth benefits beyond what Original Medicare covers. Many Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits for a wide range of services including primary care, specialist visits, mental health counseling, and urgent care. Telehealth is often available at no additional cost.
Key Points
- Medicare Advantage may offer expanded telehealth benefits
- Covers: primary care, specialist visits, mental health, urgent care via telehealth
- Often available at no additional cost
- More comprehensive than Original Medicare telehealth coverage
- An independent agent can identify plans with the best telehealth benefits in your area