New Medicare cards for all

[agate]

Everyone on Medicare will be getting new cards some time in April. The new card will have a new number, and it won't be your Social Security number.

I'm glad this is being done. Having the Social Security number right there on the Medicare card makes it all too easy for that Social Security number to circulate here, there, and everywhere.

More about it here but it's a pesky .pdf file:

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[Howie]

It seems I was able to open a pdf file last time you posted one, but not this time.

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

((((((Hugs to All)))))) ~

Here's the information, for those of you, who can't access pdf files:

1. Mailing takes time:

Your card may arrive at a different time than your friends or neighbors.

2. Destroy your old Medicare card:

Once you get your new Medicare card, destroy your old
Medicare card and start using your new card right away.

3. Guard your card:

Only give your new Medicare Number to doctors, pharmacists,
other health care providers, your insurers,
or people you trust to work with Medicare
on your behalf.

4. Your Medicare Number is unique:

Your card has a new number instead of your Social
Security Number. This new number is unique
to you.

5. Your new card is paper:

Paper cards are easier for many providers to use and copy,
and they save taxpayers a lot of money. Plus,
you can print your own replacement card if
you need one!

6. Keep your new card with you:

Carry your new card and show it to your health care
providers when you need care.

7. Your doctor knows it’s coming:

Doctors, other health care facilities and providers will
ask for your new Medicare card when you
need care.

8. You can find your number:

If you forget your new card, you, your doctor or other
health care provider may be able to look
up your Medicare Number online.

9. Keep your Medicare Advantage Card:

If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan (like
an HMO or PPO), your Medicare Advantage
Plan ID card is your main card for Medicare –
you should still keep and use it whenever you
need care. However, you also may be asked
to show your new Medicare card, so you
should carry this card too.

10. Help is available:

If you don’t get your
new Medicare card by
April 2019, call

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.

Love & Light,



Rose

[Howie]

Thank you Rose.

[Jeanie Z]

:) On the medicare cards with my social security number on it, just black it out with a magic marker. I know the number and can give it when needed. Jeanie :)

[Sunshine]

Your docs accept it?