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.

SCAMMED. CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE LOOKED INTO IT. SO HERE’S AN EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE QUESTIONS WE RECEIVED FROM SEVERAL VIEWERS. THIS PARTICULAR VIEWER SENT AN EMAIL TELLING ME I RECEIVED A ...

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's plan to mail millions of seniors a $200 prescription savings card has hit legal and budget roadblocks. Democrat lawmakers have raised questions about whether the ...

Every Medicare beneficiary is about to receive a new and improved health insurance card! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the replacement cards are more secure. They're being issued ...

ROACH HAS THE ANSWER FOR US. THE SHORTNS AWER IS NO MEDICARE IS NOT REPLACING YOUR PAPER MEDICARE CARD WITH A PLASTIC CHIP CARD SCAMMERS TRIED THIS NDKI A FEW YEARS AGO. AND NOW THEY’VE APPARENTLY ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. About six years ago, a credit card company debuted a TV ...

It's that time of year when Medicare advertising starts to appear on your television, mobile, and computer screens. Many of these advertisements, though, might be confusing or deceptive. Have you ...

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 ...

You can get a new Medicare card online at SSA.gov or Medicare.gov, by calling 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-633-4227, or by going to your local Social Security office. The fastest way to get a new Medicare ...