A Medicare flex card is a prepaid debit card you can use for certain health costs. You can typically use the cards for things like doctor office copays, healthy food and over-the-counter health items ...

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You may have seen ads by some insurers for a Medicare “flex card,” short for flexible benefits card. But don’t let the name fool you. This debit card, which provides additional benefits for certain ...

It's that time of year when Medicare advertising starts to appear on your television, mobile, and computer screens. Many of these advertisements, though, might be confusing or deceptive. Have you ...

When Pam O’Neill underwent a total knee replacement, her Medicare Advantage plan picked up nearly all the costs. But one aspect of her coverage surprised her. “I get $250 per quarter to spend on a ...

Every Medicare beneficiary is about to receive a new and improved health insurance card! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the replacement cards are more secure. They're being issued ...

Leading up to and during the open enrollment period for Medicare each year, usually between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, seniors are bombarded with online ads promoting benefits offered by private plans. For ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. About six years ago, a credit card company debuted a TV ...

Laminating a Medicare card is not allowed as it may interfere with some of its security features. However, a person can cover the card with removable plastic if it does not damage it. A Medicare ID ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is notifying ...

The timeline for receiving your Medicare card will depend on when your enrollment takes place. If you’re automatically enrolled in Medicare, you’ll receive your welcome packet, including your card, 3 ...