New Medicare cards will help prevent identity theft; Covering; The Bases
I am 86 years old, and I hear that I will have to get a new Medicare card. Why?
Take a look at your Medicare card and you will notice that Medicare uses a
Your
This is why the
The goal is to help combat identity theft and safeguard both your and taxpayer dollars. Starting in April, CMS will begin mailing new Medicare cards that include a new Medicare number that is a random combination of letters and numbers. At right is an example of the new Medicare card for a fictional
The mailings will be staggered throughout the year, with completion expected by
To prepare for your new Medicare card, please keep the following in mind:
*Make sure your mailing address is up to date. If your address needs to be corrected, contact
*Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card.
*Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card might arrive at a different time than your friend's or neighbor's.
*The new Medicare numbers won't change your Medicare benefits.
*You may start using their new Medicare card as soon as it arrives.
You may contact these programs by calling 410-222-4257, ext. 4077.
Credit:
Caption: Shown are examples of what a current Medicare card looks like, left, and what a new Medicare card will look like, right.
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