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 ...

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 ...

Harlan Vaughn was formerly a credit cards editor for Forbes Advisor with over a decade of experience. With a deep understanding of the credit card industry, his passion for travel strategies drives ...

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 ...