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 ...

Flex cards tied to insurance plans for seniors look attractive, but an 11Alive viewer wonders if they’re legit. Let’s verify. Yes, private insurance companies do sometimes offer flex cards though ...

If you’ve recently heard about Medicare “flex cards” — also called flexible benefits cards for seniors — you may be wondering what they are and whether you can get one. In this article, we’ll outline ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans provide a flex card for expenses like food, utilities, and medical transportation. To qualify, you must be eligible for Medicare and enrolled in a participating ...

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 ...

Some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive Medicare flex cards, pre-paid debit cards for qualifying expenses, as part of their benefits. The U.S. government does not issue Medicare flex cards. This ...