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} 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. // If you think someone misused your personal or financial information, report it at IdentityTheft.gov and get started on a recovery plan. For its part, Healthcare Management Solutions told CNBC that it acted swiftly to take its network offline to contain the cybersecurity incident and an investigation remains ongoing. // Column 3 Header You will also use this card at the pharmacy if your plan serves as your Part D coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the gaps in our current health care system and the need for new solutions to bring treatments to patients, wherever they are, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said in announcing these changes. 3 ways to avoid being overcharged for Medigap, Get your premiums reduced after you retire, Rising health care prices, some of which were attributed to, Because of the pandemic, Congress acted to significantly lower the planned, CMS decided it needed to set aside money in its reserves in the event that Medicare covers. Instead, you will use your Medicare Advantage Plan card, which you should receive in the mail. Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming: after June 2018. Women need to understand their Social Security benefitbut thats not all! They can use a fake CallerID name to impersonate Medicare or another organization you know. Can a biosimilar reduce the cost of your medication? Instead of your Social Security Number (SSN), your new Medicare card will include a new number unique to you. 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. // End Column 2 Header They cant threaten to take away your benefits if you dont sign up for a plan or offer you gifts if you agree to sign up. Hi Pablo, thanks for using our blog. 15 through Dec. 7, the more than 63 million Medicare beneficiaries can pick a new Medicare Part D drug plan, a new Medicare Advantage plan, or switch from Original Medicare into a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa. ] DbEc-G/F,%I 66=!BxXoKb {LWD'v7+K^
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This call is NOT coming from CMS or anyone who has your best interest in mind. } You will be asked to register or log in. 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 average cost of Medicare Advantage plans dropped while access to Update your browser to view this website correctly.Update my browser now, What to do if a Medicare card is lost, stolen, or damaged, (Make a selection to complete a short survey), Coordinating Medicare with Other Types of Insurance, Cost-Saving Programs for People with Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), Planning for Medicare and Securing Quality Care, Differences between Medicare and Medicaid, Filling gaps in Medicare coverage and getting help with Medicare costs, Choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. else { //English or undefined language An award-winning journalist, Bunis spent decades working for metropolitan daily newspapers, including as Washington bureau chief for theOrange County Registerand as a health policy and workplace writer forNewsday. This will help to protect you against identity theft and protect Medicare from fraud. For more information and help reporting Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse, visit smpresource.org or call 1-877-808-2468. The task for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is monumental. The personal information that could have been compromised include name, address, date of birth, phone number, Social Security number, Medicare beneficiary identifier, banking information (including routing and account numbers) and Medicare entitlement, enrollment and premium information. // End Column 3 Header PLEASE HELP US ELDERLY PEOPLE GET RID OF THESE NUTS!!! Make sure to keep a photocopy of your important identification and insurance cards, write down any important numbers (like your Medicare number), and keep everything in a safe place so that you have a record for future reference if anything gets lost. As long as your address is up to date, theres nothing you need to do! (Make a selection to complete a short survey). It will be a paper card in red, white and blue. 2023 Medicare Interactive. s n-5ps&InW!|Qn0wv}9Od!wn@'N=;ogn-9RegnMA+O-+qW#YUg|d;-l~a2NZI/qtxRm8D3U./IKYNvi,jq)qojBd You can see your Medicare Number and print an official copy of your card. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. But the federal government does cap the Part D annual deductible, and in 2022 it cannot exceed $480. 0000024365 00000 n
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The 254,000 beneficiaries whose personal information may have been compromised should receive a letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about the data breach. Please help us improve MI by filling out this short survey. CMS will mail you information, like your Medicare Card, the Medicare & You handbook and Medicare Summary Notices (MSN). In 2015, Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. It will also show your Medicare number, which serves as an identification number in the Medicare system. There have been reports of telephone scams where the scammer purports to be a Medicare employee. For 2022, the agency is increasing the availability ofmental health services via telehealth. (function($) Medicare will never ask for this information over the phone. When youve received your new Medicare card, take these steps to protect your information and identity: For more information about your new Medicare card, visit Medicare.gov/NewCard. document.write(' '); // WebMedicare beneficiaries find themselves having to request replacement cards on a fairly regular basis. 0000002169 00000 n
Editors note: This article was updated with new information. Social Security beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare have the premium deducted from their monthly check. For instance you have Medicare with a Medicare Supplement Plan and a separate Prescription Drug Plan. We wont post threats, defamatory statements, or suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity. // This year, enrollees in every state will be able to sign up for a Part Alaska, American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon: April to June 2018. They cant talk about other Medicare or insurance products that you didnt ask to talk about. Identity thieves count on people carelessly discarding their old card. For more information on how the FTC handles information that we collect, please read our privacy policy. Each of those products are through an insurance company, who may have other products they would like you to know about and potentially enroll into. else { //English or undefined language WebShort answer. Presumably, the new systems will not identify them without a new number. WebYoure getting a new Medicare card! Any coverage changes made during this period will go into effect Jan. 1, 2022. New Medicare Cards Known before as the Social Security Number Removal Initiative (SSNRI) The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015, requires us to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. 0000019158 00000 n
You had church employee income of $108.28 or more. How to protect your personal information and privacy, stay safe online, and help your kids do the same. 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. If you dont have a myMedicare.gov/ account yet, go to create an account and follow the instructions. In place of your social security number, you will be given a unique 11-character identifier that will be called your Medicare Beneficiary Identifier or MBI. Take your time to read all information and verify details." However, if you have not Call or visit your local Social Security Administration office. } Agents cannot suggest that Medicare endorses or prefers their plan. 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. By calling Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7AM to 7PM. Call 1-800-633-4227, or 1-800-Medicare. The comments posted on this blog become part of the public domain. Growing awareness of the dramatic increase in identity theft and fraud scams prompted Congress to legislate this change. You will need to be more vigilant in reviewing claims to make sure Medicare, your Advantage Plan, and/or your Medicare Supplemental Insurance are paying your claims. ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER ADVERTISEMENT How to protect yourself from Those impacted will be issued new Medicare cards and ID numbers in the coming weeks. AtMRRT/mk,o,CSXUU. I can confidently say NO, the caller is not from Medicare and you are NOT getting a new plastic (or metal) Medicare card. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. Posted in: Medicare and Medicaid SS says they can't do these things but show no way to stop them and it is getting out of hand I will be glad whn the enrollment period ends then maybe they will lighten up on the contacts. 2023 CNBC LLC. 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. We hope this helps! To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. 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. Another notable change there will be no signature line at the bottom. Medicare will never call you uninvited and request information over the phone. This date marks the beginning of your Initial Enrollment Period. document.write('Mga Kahilingan para sa Alternatibong Format'); An official website of the United States government. If they do call you directly, is it because you called to report a problem, file a grievance or something similar. 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. To report an impersonator who pretended to be from Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE and visit, . related to AARP volunteering. Medicare continues to focus more attention ontelehealth, especially during the pandemic. If you notice one of these marketing violations, please tell your local, Scammers might call and pretend to be Medicare representatives or agents in an attempt to steal your Medicare number or other personal information. The caller claims you need to pay a fee to get a new or upgraded Medicare card, Someone threatens to cancel your Medicare coverage unless you provide personal information over the phone. It is important to remember, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) very rarely call individuals directly. else if (languages === "Korean") { hnJ_e`WGU$ (M(X*vn}36I,wwvgv={y{qZDdC^m 8\C?g>=(&DHC i>&|ArIqYEkIx>F4{LIEC)qvEz?BMu8Ny{{UC9> AA5
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Looking for alternatives for your holiday shopping? This means that mental health telehealth visits provided by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers will be covered. Up to 254,000 Medicare beneficiaries' personal information may have been compromised in an online ransomware attack at a government subcontractor, officials warned this week. That makes the increase $44 more than last year. If a medical form at a lab, doctors office or hospital asks for your social security number, leave that section blank or write the letters N/A for not applicable in the blank. document.write('FCC '); 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. The mailing schedule and status of card mailings will be available on Medicare.gov. They cant mislead you about coverage for prescriptions or services. The private sector also has a big job. if (languages === "Spanish") { Please, dont just throw it in the trash. Medicare beneficiaries are getting new ID cards soon that won't carry their Social Security numbers, the Health and Human Services Department said Tuesday. } CMS will need to replace Medicare cards for 150 Million beneficiaries 60 Million living beneficiaries and 90 Million deceased. All Rights Reserved. I have talked in previous articles about individuals reporting that during the year they hear from their current insurance company via the phone to talk about additional benefits they may be eligible for. ]]>, ]/Prev 358050/XRefStm 1331>>
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They will ask you to verify your Medicare ID #, so you give them the number and they repeat it back to you or say okay. The program began in 2021, but the number of plans available is expanding. A company must not represent itself as Medicare, Social Security, or Medicaid. Wish these things were true because I get multiple calls a day from both marketers and robocalls trying to push medicare products on me and I have been on Medicare for years. They cant promise that you can keep your Medigap plan (supplemental plan) when you sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan. For example: If you notice one of these marketing violations, please tell your local Senior Medicare Patrol. 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 cards will be mailed in seven waves by groups of states over the next year. As the new year begins, Congress is still debating several proposals that would change the face of Medicare, including adding a hearing benefit and several proposals to lower the price of prescription drugs, including capping out-of-pocket costs in Part D plans. An agent cant come back to your home without an invitation. If successful, these identity thieves can use a beneficiary's information to file false claims, fill prescriptions, or sell it to other bad actors on the dark web. (Income from services you performed as a minister, member of a religious order, or Christian Science practitioner isn't church employee income.) // End Column 1 Header If you belong to a Medicare Advantage plan, continue using your plan card as well as any cards for drug plans you may have. The person on the phone usually tells you that the new card will have a chip in it, which will protect you from fraud, like your credit cards. Starting in April, Medicare began issuing the new cards. Free credit-monitoring also is being offered to the impacted individuals; the letters being sent include information on how to sign up for the service. Heres What You Need To Know. Yet the card will not arrive! The new card will be made of paper, not plastic. Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin: after June 2018, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont: after June 2018. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. 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. { You can also visit Medicare.gov for tips to prevent Medicare fraud. For the rest of us (seniors with ongoing Medicare coverage), the cards will be issued in stages over the next year. ]]>, /Metadata 11 0 R/Pages 74 0 R/StructTreeRoot 30 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>>
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