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10/07/2025

What you can buy with a Medicare flex card depends entirely on your Medicare Advantage plan. Most cards are designed to help pay for everyday health-related expenses that aren’t covered under Original Medicare. Maggie Aime explains.

A Medicare flex card is a prepaid debit card offered by some Medicare Advantage plans to help pay for certain health expenses. Learn who qualifies for flex card benefits, what you can buy with the card, and more.

06/12/2025

Learn how Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME), how much Medicare will pay for DME and which items are covered. | from Maggie Aime

Learn how Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME), how much Medicare will pay for DME and which items are covered.

06/05/2025

It’s Medicare fraud prevention week!

Follow these simple tips for keeping your Medicare information secure. To learn more, visit here: https://www.medicareresources.org/faqs/what-steps-should-i-take-to-avoid-medicare-fraud/

04/17/2025

Do you need to stop HSA contributions before your Medicare coverage starts? | What you need to know ... from Maurie Backman

Once you're enrolled in Medicare, you're no longer eligible to contribute to a health savings account. If you continue to contribute to an HSA after you have Medicare coverage, you could face tax penalties.

03/20/2025

Two reasons why some eligible seniors might not sign up for Medicare Part A at age 65 | from Maurie Backman

You may be eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A at age 65, but some seniors decide to delay their enrollment. Here's why.

03/04/2025

Do you need to report the death of a Medicare beneficiary? And what other considerations do you need to address when a Medicare beneficiary passes away?

Do you need to report the death of a Medicare beneficiary? And what other considerations do you need to address when a Medicare beneficiary passes away? While dealing with questions like these might not be top of mind during this difficult time, it’s important to understand a few steps you can tak...

02/02/2025

How much does Medicare cost in 2025? Here's a look at premiums and out-of-pocket costs for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Part D.

An overview of 2025 premiums and out-of-pocket costs for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Medicare Part D.

02/01/2025

The Medicare Advantage open enrollment period runs from January 1 through March 1. Learn about this enrollment window's restrictions.

During the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period (MAOEP) – from Jan. 1 to March 31 – Medicare Advantage enrollees may be able switch their plan – or drop it. Learn about restrictions and how to make changes.

01/31/2025

Will Medicare cover asthma and other breathing conditions?

Medicare will pay to treat lung and breathing disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But Medicare Advantage may go one step further.

01/30/2025

What's the difference if I'm assigned observation status at a hospital instead of inpatient? https://buff.ly/3ex4fhE

If you aren't actually admitted to a hospital – and are classified as "under observation" – your costs could change significantly.

01/15/2025

Unsure whether the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period can help you with your coverage? Check out this MAOEP overview from

During the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period (MAOEP) – from Jan. 1 to March 31 – Medicare Advantage enrollees may be able switch their plan – or drop it. Learn about restrictions and how to make changes.

01/07/2025

A look at how Medicare covers emergency ambulance service – and non-emergency service

Medicare will pay for ambulance services under specific circumstances, but it's important to know what these are to avoid hefty bills.