Do I have to get a new Medicare card every year?

No, you do not get a new Original Medicare card every year.

Medicare Card Basics

• Your Original Medicare card is issued only once.
• The card has no expiration date.
• It remains valid for as long as you stay in Medicare and pay your required premiums.

When You Might Get a New Card

• You lose, damage, or wear out your current physical card.
• You change your private plan options, such as enrolling in a new Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plan. Private plans may issue new cards more frequently if plan details or benefits change.

How to Replace a Lost Card

• Log into your secure Medicare Account to print an official copy or order a replacement.
• Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to request a new card by mail.
• Visit your local Social Security Administration office in person.