Iowa Medicare enrollees warned of scams involving identification cards
New cars are being mailed to those on Medicare, a process that will take this year and the first part of next year.
The old Medicare cards included members'
Even with the new cards, though, the
"Scammers are hoping that you won't be informed about the change in Medicare cards ... and may try to use the opportunity to get their personal information,"
To avoid being scammed:
--Once you receive your new Medicare card, destroy your old one -- preferably by shredding or cutting it into small pieces.
--Do not pay for your Medicare card; it's free.
--Never give your
--Only share your Medicare number with doctors or trusted people in the community who work with Medicare.
--Don't give your Medicare number to people you don't know or haven't contacted first, since some scammers call pretending to be from Medicare. Medicare will not ask for personal information for your new card.
--Do not let people trick you into believing your Medicare benefits will be canceled unless you give them your new number. If someone threatens you with this, simply hang up.
If you receive a suspicious call, contact Medicare at 1 (800) MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare members who have questions about the new card can call the Senior Health Insurance Information Program at (800) 351-4664 or email [email protected].
l Comments: (319) 368-8536; [email protected]
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