} 0000008475 00000 n When your new Medicare card comes in the mail, immediately shred the old one. document.write(''); 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. Starting in April, Medicare began issuing the new cards. 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. 76 0 obj <> endobj They can use a fake CallerID name to impersonate Medicare or another organization you know. document.write('File a Complaint with the FCC'); else if (languages === "Tagalog") { But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. All Rights Reserved. You can also sign in to your MyMedicare.gov account and see when your card is mailed. For the rest of us (seniors with ongoing document.write('Consumer Help Center'); The truth is, you cant have both a Medigap plan and a Medicare Advantage plan. 2023 Medicare Interactive. else if (languages === "Chinese") { For 2022, the agency is increasing the availability ofmental health services via telehealth. No more Social Security numbers will be placed on the card. The MBI will consist of a randomly generated combination of numbers and uppercase letters. The government is gradually replacing Medicare cards for the 60 million people covered by the federal health plan. I can confidently say NO, the caller is not from Medicare and you are NOT getting a new plastic (or metal) Medicare card. If you dont have a myMedicare.gov/ account yet, go to create an account and follow the instructions. Heres what you need to know about these calls. 3 ways to avoid being overcharged for Medigap, Get your premiums reduced after you retire, Rising health care prices, some of which were attributed to, Because of the pandemic, Congress acted to significantly lower the planned, CMS decided it needed to set aside money in its reserves in the event that Medicare covers. Therefore, the information contained in this website cannot replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed in your jurisdiction. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Update your browser to view this website correctly.Update my browser now, What to do if a Medicare card is lost, stolen, or damaged, (Make a selection to complete a short survey), Coordinating Medicare with Other Types of Insurance, Cost-Saving Programs for People with Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), Planning for Medicare and Securing Quality Care, Differences between Medicare and Medicaid, Filling gaps in Medicare coverage and getting help with Medicare costs, Choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. This call is NOT coming from CMS or anyone who has your best interest in mind. document.write('Presente una Queja ante la FCC'); The program began in 2021, but the number of plans available is expanding. 0 This website has been prepared for general information purposes only. They cant threaten to take away your benefits if you dont sign up for a plan or offer you gifts if you agree to sign up. If someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don't share your personal information, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). The company handles the agency data as part of processing Medicare eligibility and entitlement records, as well as premium payments. 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 (languages === "Spanish") { Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming: after June 2018. The calls one gets in a day is frustrating to say the least, I have blocked as many as I am allowed, so when I see Potential Scam I don't answer, but the church's number comes up as a Potential Scam so I know the number and answer. Medicare has posted information about the new cards. These scammers typically reach out by phone and have tried a few different tactics. If your Medicare card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can request a replacement online at Medicare.gov. 0000002800 00000 n The transition to new cards and numbers is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed in December of 2019. The inpatient hospital benefit period costs are rising slightly for 2023. Social Security beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare have the premium deducted from their monthly check. For example: If you notice one of these marketing violations, please tell your local Senior Medicare Patrol. You are eligible to enroll in Medicare during calendar year 2022 but couldnt sign up because of the SSAs telephone problems. ]]>,