Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans provide a flex card for expenses like food, utilities, and medical transportation. To qualify, you must be eligible for Medicare and enrolled in a participating ...

Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process ...

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. For some ...

Wellcare, a company offering a comprehensive range of Medicare products and the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), will offer Medicare Advantage (MA) to over 51 million beneficiaries ...

To be eligible for a Medicare over-the-counter (OTC) card, you must meet the general criteria for Medicare coverage and enroll in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan that offers OTC cards as a benefit.

Florida’s 5 million Medicare enrollees will see significant changes in 2026 to premiums, deductibles and choices in plans. Be prepared to shop around and compare plans closely.

Medicare offers four ways to pay your premium online, but first you’ll need to create an account at Medicare.gov.

Older Americans enrolling or reenrolling in Medicare this fall will face an evolving landscape shaped by rising health care costs, fewer plan options, and new federal rules set to take effect in 2026.

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 ...

If you need to replace your Medicare card, don’t worry. Following these tips and tricks will make it as straightforward as possible. Once your application is processed, your Medicare card is sent ...

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