Anyone else get their Humana Flex Allowance spending card?

[Baz]

Got mine in today's mail.

$750 starting Jan. 1.

I do remember someone telling me about a year or so ago about using the "extra" money they got from Humana before it expired, but I didn't know exactly what they were referring to.

I guess this is it(?)

Earmarked for dental, vision, and hearing....but maybe it can be used for other stuff.

Anyone know?

Thanks!

[nota]

we get 2500 from them for that humana

you better check but plans do vary by zip code

[Baz]

Right on cue, this email from my dentist today.

So turns out Humana had the right idea just to issue everyone a credit card to pay for dental work. Finally, something positive happening in my favor that I had no control over. Except the decision I made to go with Humana in the first place!
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Dear Valued Patient,

After much deliberation, we have decided to end our preferred provider status with some dental insurance companies.
We have always maintained a high standard of care for our patients, and have been unwilling to compromise or cut corners just because of insurance companies shortcomings. We have avoided using cheap materials, overseas laboratories, and outdated technology. In the current environment of managed health care, many insurance companies are adding more and more restrictions on what they will allow for their subscribers.

What does this mean for you?

Effective 02/01/2023, we will continue to accept your insurance, however, we will do so as an out-of-network provider. You can continue to have your dental care at our office. In the past we have found that most of our patients in this situation have chosen to pay a little more copay and continue to receive the high level care that we provide.

We will continue to file your insurance claims for you as we always have. We will collect all fees at the time of service and your insurance company will send the check for their portion directly to you instead of sending it to our office.

We appreciate your loyalty, and hope that this has only a positive impact on your dental care. Please call our office if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

[Baz]

Had my 6 month cleaning and exam today plus X-rays. Total came to $196 and I used my Humana card. Charges went right through!


Plus - no issues found - so next checkup/cleaning is in 6 months.

Had a really good hygienist - she did a very thorough job with zero pain or discomfort! So I requested to keep using her each time I come.

I was also told that if the balance in my card is less than the amount charged, the card will not work. So I have to check and see what my balance is before using it again.