Why did I get a new Medicare card?

What is the difference between the new Medicare card and the old card?

The new Medicare card will look similar to your old one, but there are differences. The new card will still be red, white, and blue, but will show a unique identification number instead of your Social Security number.

Has Medicare been hacked recently?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is notifying almost 950,000 Medicare beneficiaries that their personally identifiable information was compromised in late May 2023.

Does Medicare send out new cards automatically?

Your new card will automatically come to you. You don't need to do anything as long as your address is up to date.

How often do you get a new Medicare card?

A person's Medicare card and Medicare policy will automatically renew every year when they pay the premiums. People may check their Medicare account and billing on the My Medicare website.

Why would I be getting a letter from Medicare?

If Medicare enrolls you in a plan, you'll get a yellow or green letter letting you know when your coverage begins, and you'll have a Special Enrollment Period to change plans if you want to enroll in a different plan than the one Medicare enrolled you in.

What is changing with Medicare in 2024?

Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare will cover mental health care services provided by marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors.

When did Medicare cards change?

A. Background on the new Medicare Number

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a new number called the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), which replaces the SSN-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) on the Medicare card. CMS began mailing the new Medicare cards in April 2018.

Is there a new Medicare card for 2025?

After checking, Medicare is not calling people about getting new plastic cards for 2025; any such calls are scams. Medicare will never contact you to request personal information or verify your Medicare number to get a new card, and there are no plans to issue plastic Medicare cards in 2025.

Are seniors getting new Medicare cards?

You will not be getting an updated Medicare card this year, but scammers may try to convince you otherwise. For example, scammers may falsely tell you that Medicare is again issuing new cards— perhaps plastic ones, metal ones, chipped cards, or black and white COVID-19 cards? No, this isn't true – This is a scam.

Why are there 2 Medicare cards?

The front of your Medicare card indicates whether you are enrolled in Part A and/or Part B under the heading “IS ENTITLED TO.” If you are enrolled in the Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan or Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan, that information appears on a separate card and not on your Medicare card.

Why did my Medicare number change in 2024?

Due to findings following a 2023 data breach, Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) numbers will be changing in mid-October for nearly 1 million beneficiaries. Beneficiaries impacted will receive new cards in the mail mid -October.

How do you qualify for $144 back from Medicare?

What are the 6 things Medicare doesn't cover?

Does Social Security automatically send you a Medicare card?

We'll automatically enroll you in both Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). We'll mail you a welcome package with your Medicare card 3 months before your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage starts. When will I be enrolled?

Who qualifies for the Flex card?

To get a Medicare flex card, you must be eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers a flex card as a benefit. To be eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan, you must qualify for Original Medicare Parts A and B. This means you must be 65+ years of age or have a qualifying disability.

Is Medicare calling about a new card?

Medicare will never call you or visit your home to sell you new plans, offer discounts, tell you your coverage is expiring, or prompt you to apply for a new Medicare card.

Do you have to update your Medicare card every year?

A short answer to this question is no. If you're enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, your plan will renew automatically.

What are symptoms that your system has been hacked?

Signs that your system may be compromised include: Exceptionally slow network activity, disconnection from network servi​ce or unusual network traffic. A system alarm or similar indication from an intrusion detection tool.

What is the latest data breach in 2024?

Why am I getting a new Medicare number?

In response to a May 2023 data breach, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified Medicare beneficiaries who may have been affected. The agency is mailing approximately 47,000 new Medicare cards with a new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) to those affected.