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Susan Jaffe

Washington, D.C.
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KFF Health News Contributing Writer on health policy and aging, Lancet's DC Correspondent, ex-Plain Dealer(OH) aging issues reporter. Tips? Jaffe.KHN@gmail.com
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Costco, Kayaks and Netflix: Medicare Advantage’s Perks Get Scrutiny

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By Susan Jaffe
| Herald/Review Media Verified
Every three months, John Holland’s health insurance plan reloads a debit card with $50 to buy toothpaste, Band-Aids and sunscreen, among other items. The plan also deposits $300 a year into his online “wellness wallet,” which he can use toward the purchase of acupuncture treatments, Weight Watchers classes, and sporting goods like exercise equipment, pickleball paddles — even a kayak or canoe. kAmw@==2?5[ H9@ =:G6D :?
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Costco, Kayaks and Netflix: Medicare Advantage's Perks Get Scrutiny

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By Susan Jaffe
| Breaking One
(Retiring) Every three months, John Holland's health insurance plan reloads a debit card with $50 to buy toothpaste, Band-Aids and sunscreen, among other items. The plan also deposits $300 a year into his online "wellness wallet," which he can use toward the purchase of acupuncture treatments, Weight Watchers classes, and sporting goods like exercise equipment, pickleball paddles -- even a kayak or canoe.
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Costco, Kayaks and Netflix: Medicare Advantage’s Perks Get Scrutiny

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By Susan Jaffe
| The New York Times Verified
Every three months, John Holland’s health insurance plan reloads a debit card with $50 to buy toothpaste, Band-Aids and sunscreen, among other items. The plan also deposits $300 a year into his online “wellness wallet,” which he can use toward the purchase of acupuncture treatments, Weight Watchers classes and sporting goods such as exercise equipment, pickleball paddles — even a kayak or canoe.
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