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 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 ...

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 ...

You can get a new Medicare card online at SSA.gov or Medicare.gov, by calling 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-633-4227, or by going to your local Social Security office. The fastest way to get a new Medicare ...

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 ...

With the 2025 rapidly coming to a close, here's how Flex Cards work and a guide on the best items to stock up on before ...

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 ...

Grocery cards, gas money, golf lessons. Entry fees for social clubs. Hunting licenses or park passes. Cold hard cash. Those are just some of the incentives now being pitched to the elderly as part of ...

Some Medicare Advantage plans offer a flex card benefit. A flex card is a prepaid debit card that you can use for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans often offer ...