JHa#vJlkCa";}gT[R;~c!ra=r[+`%~B+|5JOl=v:u.9;%a# {V+5z=>W!-tn9\x=%:#PdVWXK (S3&aE_&4&k1P4Ohp` Keep in mind You can print an official copy of your card from your Know that Medicare will never call you to ask for your Social Security number, nor will it charge a fee to issue you a new card. document.write('Maghain ng Reklamo sa FCC'); 0000006014 00000 n document.write('File a Complaint with the FCC'); Medicare will send you an email when cards start mailing in your state, and also email you about other important Medicare topics. When youve received your new Medicare card, take these steps to protect your information and identity: For more information about your new Medicare card, visit Medicare.gov/NewCard. Medicare Coverage Outside the United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officials say this largest-ever dollar increase was necessary because of three factors: The Part B premium increase will be somewhat offset by the 5.9 percent increase in Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). WebYou will receive a new Medicare ID number when you apply for a replacement card. Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin: after June 2018, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont: after June 2018. That seems strange. They cant talk about other Medicare or insurance products that you didnt ask to talk about. WebYou are able to begin applying for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. That way youll be prepared if an insurance broker or agent tries to enroll you in a Medicare plan that isnt right for you. } We want to hear from you. New Medicare Cards Known before as the Social Security Number Removal Initiative (SSNRI) The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015, requires us to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. document.write('Presente una Queja ante la FCC'); document.write('Np n khiu ni vi FCC'); It is your choice whether to submit a comment. CMS has authorized a transition period when patients can use either card. Do not call me!!! It can take a month or more to receive your replacement card and you can only order replacements once every thirty days. If you have a supplemental insurance plan, like a retiree or union plan, make sure to show that plans card to your doctor or hospital, too, so that they can bill the plan for your out-of-pocket costs. The new card will be made of paper, not plastic. The biggest change Medicare's nearly 64 million beneficiaries will see in the new year is higher premiums and deductibles for the medical care they'll receive under the federal government's health care insurance program for individuals age 65 and older and people with disabilities. (If you dont have a MyMedicare.gov account yet, visit MyMedicare.gov to create one.) For Medicare Part A, which covers hospitalizations, hospice care and some nursing facility and home health services, the inpatient deductible that enrollees must pay for each hospital admission will be $1,556, an increase of $72 over 2021. Medicare will never ask for this information over the phone. So, many of us might be looking for alternatives, like buying gifts locally or maybe from online marketplaces or sites you find through your social media accounts, online ads, or by searching Youve opened all your gifts, and now its time to open those post-holiday credit card statements. All Rights Reserved. Then they even may go as far as to talk to you about when you will receive this new Medicare ID card. Did you know that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is sending new cards with new Medicare numbers to everyone with Medicare? zhdD#c9$kp.ds!S;*f "} If you need help, reach out to Senior Life Matters, The Office For the Aging, or the insurance broker you have used in the past. The personal information that could have been compromised include name, address, date of birth, phone number, Social Security number, Medicare beneficiary identifier, banking information (including routing and account numbers) and Medicare entitlement, enrollment and premium information. Tags: Medicare, my Social Security, my Social Security account, Social Security benefits, SSN. Everyone who enrolls in Medicare receives a red, white, and blue Medicare card. document.write(' '); WebChanges to Medicare in 2022 include a historic rise in premiums, as well as expanded access to mental health services through telehealth and more affordable options for insulin through prescription drug plans. This means that mental health telehealth visits provided by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers will be covered. Does Medicare send out new cards every year? hbbbb`b`` M endstream endobj 63 0 obj <>/Metadata 4 0 R/Outlines 1 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 64 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 65 0 obj [66 0 R] endobj 66 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[293.375 178.126 399.478 162.24]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 67 0 obj <> endobj 68 0 obj <> endobj 69 0 obj [/Separation/PANTONE#20300#20U/DeviceCMYK<>] endobj 70 0 obj <>stream You can get help comparing Medicare plans from your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), available in each U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. // %PDF-1.7 % To report an impersonator who pretended to be from Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE and visit, . 0000012829 00000 n trailer <<574784B6D86C4FEB9EB8F48CEDF0498B>]/Prev 358050/XRefStm 1331>> startxref 0 %%EOF 100 0 obj <>stream hb````` AX,G620TO|( N$KE$p_P&;f3?$ Start small, then add on. www.aarp.org/volunteer. } The subcontractor, Healthcare Management Solutions, experienced the ransomware attack on its corporate network on Oct. 8, according to CMS. ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER ADVERTISEMENT How to protect yourself from Congressmandated a changein 2015. 0000008475 00000 n These scammers typically reach out by phone and have tried a few different tactics. I}-h#pp ci|VPq|GD-rvpC+Jp11Ym ,ei_Q~Bv|;-EeK,|fg`uXX:pNIu!)|.t/`B5Mh9J! In April, We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. As people across the country receive new, safer Medicare cards in the mail, advocates are warning about fraudulent callers who try to dupe people into paying money or divulging personal information. This will help to protect you against identity theft and protect Medicare from fraud. Arizona is near the bottom of the list (group 6 of 7), so our cards will most likely be mailed late this year or early in 2019. Request a replacement Medicare card online. hnJ_e`WGU$ (M(X*vn}36I,wwvgv={y{qZDdC^m 8\C?g>=(&DHC i>&|ArIqYEkIx>F4{LIEC)qvEz?BMu8Ny{{UC9> AA5 YM@6F\CnY`7}'J-$Iv(O6M.PF5:v('i6AU#g=M(-:x(ETXDn^:/b}'r|@[ hI3-A>6!y h9%D0!X&f@ The private sector also has a big job. WebNote: Medicare has finished mailing new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries. This card lists your name and the dates that your Original Medicare hospital insurance (Part A) and medical insurance (Part B) began. Email: [email protected], VISIT OUR OTHER SCHOOLS: It is nerve wracking when you are in one room and the telephone is in another, my cell phone I don't answer any calls that come across for I don't give this number out so therefore no one but family has it. " } The new Medicare cards are free and you dont need to do anything to receive one: Theyre being sent automatically to everyone enrolled in the program. Once again they are out in full force calling about Medicare/gap insurance . Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. 0000021349 00000 n NONE OF THESE THINGS ARE TRUE. For more information on how the FTC handles information that we collect, please read our privacy policy. Dont trust the name displayed on your phones CallerID screen. Agents cannot suggest that Medicare endorses or prefers their plan. endstream endobj 77 0 obj <>/Metadata 11 0 R/Pages 74 0 R/StructTreeRoot 30 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 78 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 79 0 obj <>stream Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia: April to June 2018. Medicare beneficiaries are getting new ID cards soon that won't carry their Social Security numbers, the Health and Human Services Department said Tuesday. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation. They tell you they cannot issue your new card without you verifying your identity. Call 1-800-633-4227, or 1-800-Medicare. You can replace your Original Medicare card by calling 1-800-633-4227 or by logging into your medicare.gov account. For example: If you notice one of these marketing violations, please tell your local Senior Medicare Patrol. You can always print an official copy of your card or order a new one from your online Medicare account. For questions and concerns or to reach Janell Sluga, GCMC, call 716-720-9797 or email [email protected]. Those impacted will be issued new Medicare cards and ID numbers in the coming weeks. As new seniors enroll in Medicare, they will receive the updated card. document.write('Consumer Help Center'); related to AARP volunteering. Got a confidential news tip? I talked to Brian at FAQ and told him take me off the list. Do not listen to anyone who tells you there is a charge for your new card. If you think someone misused your personal or financial information, report it at, Tenant screening practices: the FTC wants to learn more. // Column 1 Header 0000004090 00000 n In reply to Wish these things were true by Kg65Don't use , In reply to " Take your time to read all by Max. See Employees of Churches and Church Organizations, later. Refusing to provide your SSN is a big step toward preventing identity theft. Next April, Medicare will begin mailing every beneficiary a new card with a unique new number to identify them. WebCMS will being mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in April 2018. We wont post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups. or by calling 800-772-1213. 0000006955 00000 n If you need to replace a card because its been damaged or lost, you can sign in to your MyMedicare.gov account and print an official copy of it. In 2021, the three most affected industries were healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. No CMS systems were breached, and no Medicare claims data were involved, according to the announcement. In the first half of 2022, more than 53 million individuals in the U.S. were affected by data compromises, according to Statista. The new numbers are listed on the cards and in the various CMS systems in use now. For instance you have Medicare with a Medicare Supplement Plan and a separate Prescription Drug Plan. [CDATA[// >