New, more secure Medicare cards are being mailed to Medicare participants. The new number will be unique to every person with Medicare. The old cards are being replaced because they were based on ...

Medicare provides essential support for millions of older Americans in protecting their health. Those who choose to join Medicare receive a card that identifies them as Medicare participants, and ...

So your neighbor got a brand-new red-white-and-blue Medicare card with a new number, and you didn’t get one. Just be patient: Your card probably isn’t lost or stolen, and the long wait is just ...

Wisconsin residents told Public Investigator that a scam caller posing as a government agency official attempted to steal their personal information.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) experienced a data breach in May 2023. In July 2024, a new issue was ...

The 8 On Your Side team is hearing from viewers who received new Medicare cards in the mail. ... we can take action to shut down the old account number and issue a new one.

If you need a new Medicare card, destroy the old one. ( ) MORE: TOP WAYS TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FRAUD . Only give your Medicare number to your trusted health care providers, ...

CMS automatically mails Medicare cards with a welcome packet to people receiving Social Security benefits before they turn 65 years old. People eligible based on age must enroll before they can ...

CMS automatically mails Medicare cards with a welcome packet to people receiving Social Security benefits before they turn 65 years old. People eligible based on age must enroll before they can ...

New cards could take weeks to arrive, and you can get care with your old card For months, Medicare has been telling beneficiaries to be on the lookout for their new cards. Unlike that proverbial ...