Table of Contents
What is a WellCare debit card used for?
Depending on your plan and service area, you can preload the Flex Card with an amount ranging from $200 to $2,500. The funds can actually be used to cover additional dental, vision, or hearing expenses that are not covered by your insurance plan.
What is a flex card for senior citizens?
In order for you to purchase medical equipment and supplies, Flex cards are debit cards. Qualifying health plans across the country offer these cards as a perk, usually in conjunction with a flexible spending account. Private insurance companies are only able to issue these cards on specific plans.
What does flex card pay for?
Deductions, co-pays, prescriptions, dental and vision expenses, and some medical supplies can all be paid for with a flexible debit card.
What can I use my flexible spending account for?
Deductibles and copayments can be paid with FSA funds, but premiums cannot. Prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications with a doctor’s prescription are both eligible for FSA reimbursement. Insulin reimbursements are legal even if you don’t have a doctor’s note.
Is the Flex card free?
The first two cards are completely free. A $5 fee will be deducted from your flex account for each additional or replacement card.
Who qualifies for the Flex card?
You must be employed by an agency that actually participates in FSAFEDS and have a health care flexible spending account to be eligible. If you are actually eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), but you do not actually need to enroll, you will be able to enroll in the program.
Can you buy food with a flex card?
Yes! To actually make the most of your health savings account or flexible spending account, choose a Ready, Set, Food! subscription that fits your needs.
Is the Flex card a credit card?
Using a Flex Card, a prepaid debit card, you can access funds from your medical reimbursement or flexible spending account. Since there are no transaction fees or pin numbers, the card should be swiped through the provider location scanner with the “credit/credit card” option.
