What’s the difference between the flex card and the U Card

 

The Flex Card and the U Card are both prepaid debit cards that can be used to pay for medical expenses. However, there are some key differences between the two cards.

Flex Card

• The Flex Card is offered by private Medicare Advantage plans.
• It can be used to pay for a variety of medical expenses, including copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs.
• The amount of money loaded onto the Flex Card varies by plan.
• The Flex Card can only be used at participating providers.

U Card

• The U Card is offered by the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan.
• It can be used to pay for a limited number of medical expenses, including copays for generic prescription drugs and eyeglasses.
• The amount of money loaded onto the U Card varies.
• The U Card can be used at any participating pharmacy or optical center.