hb``Pf``ma P30pVbIa=L>BL Why would they need to change identifiers for dead people? WebYoure getting a new Medicare card! bUP6LrR/3Qlhzb8{[\.(~x^D. Once you receive your new Medicare card, begin using it right away. Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Virgin Islands: after June 2018. The average cost of Medicare Advantage plans dropped while access to When your new Medicare card comes in the mail, immediately shred the old one. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. Note: Medicare has finished mailing new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries. document.write('FCC '); Medicare will automatically mail your new card to the address you have on file with Social Security. Beneficiaries who are enrolled in original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan can sign up for this program. However, once the bugs are worked out, we should end up with a safer system. The private sector also has a big job. Previously, the cards used the recipients Social Security number as his or her Medicare number, which posed a risk of identity theft. %PDF-1.7 % Can a biosimilar reduce the cost of your medication? The cards are getting a makeover to fight identity theft. The message says theres something wrong with Its Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. 0000012829 00000 n You can print an official copy of your card from your online Medicare account or call 1-800-MEDICARE ( 1-800-633-4227 TTY 1-877-486-2048) to order a replacement card to be sent in the mail. 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. Medicare scammers may use different angles in attempts to steal your money or your identity: Some callers may request payment for the new Medicare card, according to a Detroit Free Press article. { If you need your new number before the replacement card arrives, you can log on to myMedicare.gov and print out an official copy of your new card. The 2015 Act requires all federal and private health information systems to be ready to process claims with the new cards by 2018. If anyone calls and asks for your Medicare, Social Security, or bank or credit card information, hang up. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO, PPO, or PFFS), you will not use the red, white, and blue card when you go to the doctor or hospital. Congressmandated a changein 2015. MAPD: 01/08/2022. In a statement, the company said it also regrets "any concern this incident may have caused our community and will notify impacted individuals pursuant to legal and contractual obligations.". // End Column 1 Header }) Hi Judy, thanks for using our blog. Those affected who represent less than 0.4% of Medicare's 64.5 million beneficiaries will also receive a replacement Medicare card with a new identification number in the next few weeks. r[HZ6l#)3kP.X6~{! She also writes the Medicare Made Easy column for theAARP Bulletin. CMS will being mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in April 2018. else if (languages === "Korean") { The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. // Looking for alternatives for your holiday shopping? LSU School of Public Health (S3&aE_&4&k1P4Ohp` Free credit-monitoring services also is available to beneficiaries who are affected. Learn how vehicle tech like blind spot warnings and drowsy driving alerts can help make driving safer. Claims will be lost; providers and processers will have problems matching the patient and the claim. What small business owners can do to protect themselves from hackers, Used car prices are down 3.3% from a year ago, 63% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, How health insurance is helping cool inflation. { 0000005261 00000 n It can take a month or more to receive your replacement card and you can only order replacements once every thirty days. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. The cards will be mailed in seven waves by groups of states over the next year. else if (languages === "Tagalog") { The cards will be mailed in seven waves by groups of states over the next year. 0000008091 00000 n I can confidently say NO, the caller is not from Medicare and you are NOT getting a new plastic (or metal) Medicare card. A Division of NBCUniversal. It is your choice whether to submit a comment. else if (languages === "Korean") { The new Medicare cards will be issued at no charge. opens in new window opens in new window opens in new window Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (PHE), declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023 . Anyone asking for money or payment of any fee for the new card is a scammer. 0000018853 00000 n Do not listen to anyone who tells you there is a charge for your new card. } You had church employee income of $108.28 or more. Copyright Post Journal | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111, are calling regarding your Medicare coverage. If you request an appointment with an agent to visit or call to talk about your Medicare coverage options, remember you have certain rights and agents must follow the law: After you pick the plan thats right for you, be sure you get all the details in writing before you sign up. Medicare will never ask for this information over the phone. According to the Health and Human Services Department, it can take about 30 days for your replacement card to arrive in the mail. New features include providing certain mental and behavioral health services over the phone. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. If your card is ever lost, stolen, or damaged, you can get a replacement card by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227). When your social security number is on your Medicare card, every employee of every health care provider, lab, and pharmacy you use has the key to your identity and financial life. Those impacted will be issued new Medicare cards and ID numbers in the coming weeks. Keep in mind document.write('Consumer Help Center'); WebCMS will being mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in April 2018. If you are enrolled in a Part D plan (Medicare prescription drug benefit), you will use the Part D plans card at the pharmacy. 0000020671 00000 n I am 77 years old and if I wanted to change my Medicare plan I still have enough sence to do it on my own with out a bunch of telemarketers calling me multiple times every day. 0000008475 00000 n Who Is Eligible For Medicare Advantage Plans June 14, 2022 Is The Ssa Issuing New Medicare Cards For 2021 Link Medicare to myGov using a Medicare card New Medicare cards are not being sent out during 2021. The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center, Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice Coordinator, FTC. 0000001667 00000 n Thank you for your response. May 17, 2018 This call is NOT coming from CMS or anyone who has your best interest in mind. You can print an official copy of your card from your www.aarp.org/volunteer. As the new year begins, Congress is still debating several proposals that would change the face of Medicare, including adding a hearing benefit and several proposals to lower the price of prescription drugs, including capping out-of-pocket costs in Part D plans. You get a bill from a hospital or medical provider for care that you didnt receive. 0000012741 00000 n // In the next 24 hours, you will receive an email to confirm your subscription to receive emails WebYour Medicare card will arrive in the mail in about 30 days at the address on file with Social Security. You can always print an official copy of your card or order a new one from your online Medicare account. The transition to new cards and numbers is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed in December of 2019. If you dont have a shredder, cut the card up into small pieces, making sure your SSN is obliterated. WebYou are able to begin applying for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. The member number and the Rx Information will be the same. Answer: This call has been coming to so many individuals in our area. Vonda this comment is useless. If you cant or prefer not to use the online service: Call us at 1-800-772-1213 ( TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; or Contact your local Social Security office. We wont post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions. Make sure to keep a photocopy of your important identification and insurance cards, write down any important numbers (like your Medicare number), and keep everything in a safe place so that you have a record for future reference if anything gets lost. All Rights Reserved. And again, picking a plan requires expert knowledge of the plans and of your situation. The card will come to you in the mail when your state of residence is scheduled. Free online workshop! The .gov means its official. Starting in April, Medicare began issuing the new cards. 2020 Gravier Street, 3rd Floor Even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) runs the Medicare program, Social Security takes care of enrolling or disenrolling beneficiaries. If successful, these identity thieves can use a beneficiary's information to file false claims, fill prescriptions, or sell it to other bad actors on the dark web. The monthly premium for Part B, which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services, such as diagnostic screenings and lab tests, will be $170.10 in 2022, up $21.60 from the 2021 monthly charge. If they ask you to verify your name, ask who is calling. Also in 2022, Medicare will pay for mental health visits outside of the rules governing the pandemic. Starting in April, Medicare began issuing the new cards. They cant mislead you about coverage for prescriptions or services. The annual Part B deductible will be $233 this year, an increase of $30. You will need to be more vigilant in reviewing claims to make sure Medicare, your Advantage Plan, and/or your Medicare Supplemental Insurance are paying your claims. if (languages === "Spanish") { zhdD#c9$kp.ds!S;*f "} However, not everyone enrolled in Medicare is getting Social Security benefits yet, and how much enrollees will end up seeing of the COLA increase will depend on the size of their monthly Social Security benefit. If you lose your Medicare card, a new one can be requested either online or by telephone: Request a replacement card on your account on mymedicare.gov; or Request a replacement card on my Social Security account, or Call Social Securitys hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users, call 1-800-325-0778). 0000004090 00000 n For example: If you notice one of these marketing violations, please tell your local Senior Medicare Patrol. The subcontractor, Healthcare Management Solutions, experienced the ransomware attack on its corporate network on Oct. 8, according to CMS. 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