Millions of new Medicare cards are being reissued in 2026 due to a data security incident. Learn how to verify your card is legitimate or a scam.

You’ll automatically receive your Medicare card in the mail with your welcome packet if you receive Social Security benefits before you turn 65 years old. If not, you will receive it after you have ...

Some Medicare Advantage plans offer a flex card benefit. A flex card is a prepaid debit card that you can use for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans often offer ...

A person must be eligible for Medicare and be enrolled in a plan that offers over-the-counter (OTC) benefits to qualify for a Medicare OTC card. Medicare is a federal health insurance program that is ...

In late January, I talked with Bill, a client whose job, along with his healthcare insurance, was eliminated and he needs Medicare by March 1. My first question was, “Are you enrolled in any part of ...

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 ...

According to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging’s 2025 report, Age of Fraud: Scams Facing Our Nation’s Seniors, older ...

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 ...