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 ...

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 ...

• 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 ...

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 ...