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 ...

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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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. About six years ago, a credit card company debuted a TV ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. In late January, I talked with Bill, a client whose job, ...

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 ...