Groceries The new rules will expand the list of  health benefits not covered by traditional Medicare significantly to items and services that may not be directly considered medical treatment. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Air conditioners for people with asthma, healthy groceries, rides to medical appointments and home-delivered meals may be among the new benefits added to Medicare Advantage coverage when new federal rules take effect next year.

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