Are there any retiree health plans that focus on supplemental benefits for older adult shoppers?

Yes. If by “retiree health plans” you mean plans for older adults that include extra, non-medical perks, there are several types of offerings that may appeal to shoppers:

• Medicare Advantage plans often include supplemental benefits such as:

  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Over-the-counter allowances
  • Transportation
  • Fitness/healthy living programs
  • Sometimes grocery or meal support in certain cases

• Retiree group health plans from former employers may also add supplemental coverage like:

  • Prescription drug help
  • Wellness incentives
  • Care coordination
  • Limited dental/vision benefits

• Special Needs Plans (SNPs) and some other Medicare-related plans may offer more targeted supplemental services for eligible older adults.

If you meant plans specifically for “older adult shoppers” as in retail discounts or shopping assistance, those are usually not standard health plans, but some Medicare Advantage plans do offer grocery cards, OTC benefits, or meal support, which can help with everyday purchases.

If you want, I can also help you compare:

1. Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits
2. Employer retiree health plans
3. Low-income assistance programs for older adults