Medicare over-the-counter (OTC) cards are prepaid benefit cards that are available with most Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. They allow users to buy certain household, health, and wellness products ...

Laminating a Medicare card is not allowed as it may interfere with some of its security features. However, a person can cover the card with removable plastic if it does not damage it. A Medicare ID ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cal, California's version of Medicaid, is launching a plan for its members who also qualify for Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older or disabled adults over age ...

Medicare’s open enrollment period began Oct. 15, and will end on Dec. 7. Each year, during the lead-up to the open enrollment period, VERIFY readers send us questions about ads they see that claim to ...