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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A flex card is often offered as one of the benefits that comes with a Medicare Advantage plan. But what is it and can it really help cover health expenses? A flex card is a prepaid debit card offered ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...