NEW MEDICARE CARDS ARE HERE

Many of our clients are reporting that their new Medicare cards have arrived.

The new cards are almost identical in appearance to the old cards, except they do not have your Social Security number.  Instead, they have a unique Medicare identification number

New Medicare cards are being mailed in phases, so not everyone gets a new card at the same time.  If your address on file with Social Security is correct, you don't need to do anything to get a new card.  No one will call you about getting a new card.

Upon receipt, you should notify all of your medical care providers of your new card and new Medicare number.  (Most offices will want a copy of the new card).

The new Medicare card issue has generated some scams around the country.  If someone calls you asking for your Social Security number, address or other personal information-claiming that they are from Medicare or Social Security--beware! Social Security already has this information and does not call people to get it.  Avoid giving out this information on the phone, even to people who claim they are from Medicare or Social Security.  You should not be called in order to get a new Medicare card. The government is not making that type of call.