0000024365 00000 n As new seniors enroll in Medicare, they will receive the updated card. Health Minister Mark Butler has confirmed the government is now examining whether new Medicare cards will need to be issued to protect the customers against identity fraud. September 28, 2022 - 1:59PM Optus has sparked fresh fury by failing to notify the Albanese Government that Medicare cards were caught up in the data breach. There will be delays and frustrations on both ends. There are several ways to get a new Medicare card. Mailing millions of Medicare cards takes some time, so you might get your card at a different time than friends or neighbors in your area. 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). r[HZ6l#)3kP.X6~{! 0000005261 00000 n You can see your Medicare Number and print an official copy of your card. } LSU School of Public Health If a new Medicare card is received in the mail, call 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4627) and confirm that a new Medicare number has been issued. If anyone calls and asks for your Medicare, Social Security, or bank or credit card information, hang up. %%EOF 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). 0000020984 00000 n Did you find this content helpful? In the meantime, please feel free 0000003304 00000 n } You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Once you confirm that subscription, you will regularly 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. The people use the exchange in your area, when you don't answer and try to call back the number is not in operation. The information on this website is not legal advice. } CMS was alerted the day after the attack, and on Oct. 18, officials "determined with high confidence that the incident potentially included personally identifiable information and protected health information for some Medicare enrollees," according to the CMS release. For more information on how the FTC handles information that we collect, please read our privacy policy. Therefore, the information contained in this website cannot replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed in your jurisdiction. new jlexhelpful($,{"name":"Article: New Medicare Cards Are Coming","key":"content_296","base":"https:\/\/lawforseniors.org\/","id":"eLploytJyJrZXkiOiJjb250ZW50XzI5NiIsInNlY3Rpb25faWQiOjF9","lang":"en"}); The FTC and its law enforcement partners announced actions against several income scams that conned people out of hundreds of millions of dollars by falsely telling them they could make a lot of money. PDP: 01/10/2022. The card will come to you in the mail when your state of residence is scheduled. The appearance of the new cards will be similar to your current card. But, those who buy into Medicare could pay a full Part A premium of $506 each month. Medicare is not going to call you out of the blue and ask you to confirm your identification to get a new card. That's just not going to happen, said Sutherin. Medicare is not sending out new cards right now and if you're getting a solicitation for that, it's probably a scam, she continued. The new cards use an 11-character Medicare identifier that contains both numbers and letters, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency that runs Medicare. New Medicare Cards Are on the Way - Social Security Matters In one version of the scam, you get a call and a recorded message that says its Amazon. JHa#vJlkCa";}gT[R;~c!ra=r[+`%~B+|5JOl=v:u.9;%a# {V+5z=>W!-tn9\x=%:#PdVWXK WebCMS will being mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in April 2018. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the standard monthly Part B premium will be $170.10 in 2022, an increase of $21.60 from Also, the law may vary from state-to-state or county-to-county, so that some information in this website may not be correct for your situation. Presumably, the new systems will not identify them without a new number. Beneficiaries who are enrolled in original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan can sign up for this program. New features include providing certain mental and behavioral health services over the phone. 0000017469 00000 n The Act required the Federal Government to stop using social security numbers as identifiers on Medicare cards. To report an impersonator who pretended to be from Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE and visit ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Senior Life Matters is a community based program sponsored by Lutheran Jamestown. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. They cant talk about other Medicare or insurance products that you didnt ask to talk about. Those impacted will be issued new Medicare cards and ID numbers in the coming weeks. A Division of NBCUniversal. Between April 2018 and April 2019, well be removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards and mailing each person a new card. s n-5ps&InW!|Qn0wv}9Od!wn@'N=;ogn-9RegnMA+O-+qW#YUg|d;-l~a2NZI/qtxRm8D3U./IKYNvi,jq)qojBd These types of calls are probably from an individual trying to gain access to your Medicare ID number. All beneficiaries I have a need of my new MEDICARE card in order to enroll with an insurance company. } Request a replacement Medicare card online. })(jQuery); https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/using-medicare/your-medicare-card, www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/03/new-medicare-cards-coming-soon, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/new-medicare-card/nmc-home. For more information visit. they call early as much as 7:30 am. Medicare will automatically mail your new card to the address you have on file with Social Security. About Mission History Who We Are Administration Accreditation SPH Committees Giving Ethics & A scammer can use your personal information to file false claims, sign you up for a plan to which you didnt agree, or even, For more information and help reporting Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse, visit, or call 1-877-808-2468. They cant promise that you can keep your Medigap plan (supplemental plan) when you sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan. 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. Why would they need to change identifiers for dead people? 0 We wont post comments that include personal information, like Social Security numbers, account numbers, home addresses, and email addresses. And, those who paid 30-39 quarters could pay $278 per month. The cards will be mailed in seven waves by groups of states over the next year. ]]>, . else if (languages === "Vietnamese") { In another version of the scam, the con artist tells you that your current Medicare card is no longer valid, and you must pay a fee to receive a temporary card to use until your permanent card arrives. If you cant or prefer not to use the online service, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227 TTY 1-877-486-2048). Once you receive your new Medicare card, begin using it right away. May 17, 2018 We may routinely use these records as described in the FTCsPrivacy Act system notices. By calling Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7AM to 7PM. Simply say Who is calling? That individual calling is probably not someone from our local area and may not be asking you enough questions to provide you with enough information to make an informed decision. When your new Medicare card comes in the mail, immediately shred the old one. During Medicares Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022. Are we getting new Medicare cards? document.write('FCC '); We review all comments before they are posted, and we wont post comments that dont comply with our commenting policy. } Social Security AdministrationOur School of Allied Health ProfessionsSchool of DentistrySchool of Graduate StudiesSchool of Medicine School of Nursing, Kevin Bonton, MPH (contact) Immunization Operations Supervisor Louisiana Office of Public Health, Immunization Program Contact dpierc@lsuhsc.edu for registration details REGISTRATION: https://scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=5794, Registration Begins for Summer Semester Summer Practice Experience Proposals Due. 0000006370 00000 n Learn about getting and using credit, borrowing money, and managing debt. if (languages === "Spanish") { 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. You will get a quarterly bill from CMS for your Medicare Part B premium if you are not collecting Social Security Benefits. If anyone calls and asks for your Medicare, Social Security, or bank or credit card information, hang up. New Orleans, LA 70112, Phone: (504) 568-5700 You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The private sector also has a big job. } The new card will be made of paper, not plastic. You can print an official copy of your card from your 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 . It will also show your Medicare number, which serves as an identification number in the Medicare system. // 2023 CNBC LLC. // A few months ago, we shared the news that Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with another number. Medicare is not sending out new cards right now and if you're getting a solicitation for that, it's probably a scam, she continued. TODAYS TMJ4 also reached out to a spokesperson for Medicare. A spokesperson confirmed the cards are not being upgraded to plastic and provided the following link for ways to guard against fraud. It is your choice whether to submit a comment. All Rights Reserved. You will also use this card at the pharmacy if your plan serves as your Part D coverage. Please let me introduce myself. "We continue to assess the impact of the breach involving the subcontractor, facilitate support to individuals potentially affected by the incident, and will take all necessary actions needed to safeguard the information entrusted to CMS," Brooks-LaSure said. If you have tried to call the Social Security Administration (SSA) to sign up for Medicare since Jan. 1, 2022, but couldnt get a representative on the phone, you now have until Dec. 30, 2022, to get the coverage you need. And again, picking a plan requires expert knowledge of the plans and of your situation. 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 // WebYou must file Schedule SE if: The amount on line 4c of Schedule SE is $400 or more, or. trailer <<574784B6D86C4FEB9EB8F48CEDF0498B>]/Prev 358050/XRefStm 1331>> startxref 0 %%EOF 100 0 obj <>stream // document.write('Help Center ng Consumer'); When you get that phone call about your Medicare coverage, or someone saying they are calling on behalf of Medicare, my advice is to hang up immediately. The nice feature of the new Medicare ID numbers is that they are randomly assigned and if your ID number is compromised a new one can be issued. } 0000021349 00000 n 0000002320 00000 n Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia: April to June 2018. 0000019158 00000 n So whats the deal with home warranties? I have received at least 30 calls a day, I am on the NO CALL LIST for years and recently put my name back on again. However, if you have not I can confidently say NO, the caller is not from Medicare and you are NOT getting a new plastic hbbd``b`$6 @};D WAd9 $D2@{7q,G ! Hpi-zpFZv0 j&r These cards will replace the current Medicare cards, document.write('Mga Kahilingan para sa Alternatibong Format'); WebMedicare beneficiaries find themselves having to request replacement cards on a fairly regular basis. CMS has authorized a transition period when patients can use either card. Call 1-800-633-4227, or 1-800-Medicare. The SSA is in the process of modernizing its phone system and states on itswebsitethat callers to the national hotline may either get a busy signal or be disconnected while talking with a representative. WebYoure getting a new Medicare card! } That makes the increase $44 more than last year. In the first half of 2022, more than 53 million individuals in the U.S. were affected by data compromises, according to Statista. More from Personal Finance:Used car prices are down 3.3% from a year ago63% of Americans living paycheck to paycheckHow health insurance is helping cool inflation. SHBP (State and Local Government retirees) call: 1-866-234-3129. Claims will be lost; providers and processers will have problems matching the patient and the claim. A scammer can use your personal information to file false claims, sign you up for a plan to which you didnt agree, or even steal your identity. hnJ_e`WGU$ (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@ else if (languages === "Chinese") { } Please, dont just throw it in the trash. Previously, the cards used the recipients Social Security number as his or her Medicare number, which posed a risk of identity theft. We hope this helps! Once your new card has mailed, you can sign in anytime to see your new Medicare number or print a copy of your card. She also writes the Medicare Made Easy column for theAARP Bulletin. Lb "Xz-`:C AA^V\]J`A|e1/RZn@ g endstream endobj 99 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[6 56]/Length 20/Size 62/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream It may also be is to prevent their social security numbers from being used by criminals. If your red, white, and blue Original Medicare card is lost or stolen, or you can no longer use it because it is too faded or damaged, you can replace it by calling 1-800- MEDICARE (633-4227). 0000008661 00000 n Note: Medicare has finished mailing new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries. Affected PDP members have been made aware of delays through several channels: The agency also is not aware of any reports of identity fraud or improper use of the personal information as a direct result of the incident. ] DbEc-G/F,%I 66=!BxXoKb {LWD'v7+K^ f?Wys~ )Wo?Ay Answer: This call has been coming to so many individuals in our area. else if (languages === "Tagalog") { Always on the lookout for new hooks, scammers are on the move, developing ways to take advantage of any confusion that may be related to the transition. 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). 0000018853 00000 n You can replace your Medicare card in one of the following ways if it was lost, stolen, or destroyed: Log into your MyMedicare.gov account and request one. Medicare Coverage Outside the United States The cards are getting a makeover to fight identity theft. Yet this call is exactly that, FRAUD! With Seven Days to Celebrate Open Your my Social Security Account Today. Medicare beneficiaries are getting new ID cards soon that won't carry their Social Security numbers, the Health and Human Services Department said Tuesday. The 254,000 beneficiaries whose personal information may have been compromised should receive a letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about the data breach. 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