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 ...

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 ...

Flex cards are prepaid debit cards that some Medicare Advantage plans offer as a benefit to help people pay for certain expenses. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans often offer additional benefits not ...

The Medicare grocery card has piqued the interest of seniors and disabled individuals in the U.S., offering potential relief ...

A person must be eligible for Medicare and be enrolled in a plan that offers over-the-counter (OTC) benefits to qualify for a Medicare OTC card. Medicare is a federal health insurance program that is ...

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 ...

You’ll automatically receive your Medicare card in the mail with your welcome packet if you receive Social Security benefits before you turn 65 years old. If not, you will receive it after you have ...

Medicare cards are getting a makeover to fight identity theft. No more Social Security numbers plastered on the card. Next April, Medicare will begin mailing every beneficiary a new card with a unique ...

A person can determine their Medicare coverage by checking their Original Medicare card or separate cards for Medicare Advantage, Part D, or Medigap. They can also log into Medicare.gov. Understanding ...

In June, Wisconsin consumers contacted Public Investigator with a question: Will my paper Medicare card expire in 2025? The individuals said they received several calls about replacing their paper ...