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Who is eligible for a senior allowance card? Unpacking Medicare and other program requirements

According to the National Council on Aging, not every senior on Medicare automatically receives a flex card. To determine who is eligible for a senior allowance card, you must first understand that these benefits are not universal, but rather depend on specific enrollment in certain private Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans or qualification for federal assistance programs like SNAP. This guide explains the key eligibility requirements and different types of allowance cards available to older adults.