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 ...

Flex card scams are common and usually involve someone calling and pretending to be from Medicare or your health insurance company. They'll tell you that you are missing out on a benefit and try to ...

To access the plan a person uses the benefit card from the HMO and not their Medicare card. What is an HMO with point-of-service options? The list of healthcare providers in an HMO plan’s ...

You can also find more information on flex cards and other Medicare benefits through your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Flex cards are prepaid debit cards provided by ...