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 ...

• Medicare, the federal health insurance program for senior citizens and those with disabilities, does not provide flex cards. • Private insurance companies that sell certain Medicare plans are ...

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 ...

Medicare Advantage enrollees have access to Flex Card perks that can be used for everyday health and wellness expenses. However, a recent report from Kiplinger warns that these benefits may soon ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Since the pandemic began, the government has given people thousands of dollars to help them through these tough times so it seems reasonable that there would be another giveaway ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...