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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Perhaps you’ve dreamed of a world in which your credit card doesn’t have a limit—you could simply charge whatever you want and pay it back later. Unfortunately, issuers aren’t usually willing to open ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The cost of health care can be very high, and in some cases, the cost can serve as a potential reason why some people may not get the care they need. Loreen & Lane came up with a ‘flex card’ that is ...