New Medicare choices in 2018 could mean better coverage for less money !
NEW MEDICARE CARDS
By Tucker Thompson
The removal of your social security number from your Health Insurance Claim Number will help curb the risk of your medical identity theft and fraud . These new Medicare cards will be issued beginning April 2018 and will continue through April 2019 . You do not need to request a new card or do anything special to receive it .
The new numbers are unique and randomly assigned and will be referred to as the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier Number [ MBI ]. When your new Medicare card [ MBI ] card arrives , destroy your current card with your social security number . Then give your new card to your health care provider on your next visit . You do not have to notify your agent or your health insurance company .
BEWARE of SCAMS ! Do not pay through e-mail , mail , or telephone solicitation for a new temporary card , or to expedite your new Medicare card .
Also , beware of anyone who contacts you about your personal or private information to get your new Medicare card number [ MBI ]. Hospitals , doctors , health care providers and facilities will ask for your new Medicare card [ MBI ] when you need care , not before . The new card does not impact your Medicare benefits in any way . If your address has changed , you may want to contact Social Security at ssa . gov / myaccount or you can telephone 1-800-772-1213 to give Social Security your new address .
Tucker Thompson has worked in the insurance field for over 24 years in Life Insurance , Long-Term Care , Medicare Supplements , Medicare Advantage Plans , and Prescription Drug Plans .
New Medicare choices in 2018 could mean better coverage for less money !
You can apply to change a Medicare supplement policy anytime during the year !
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COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018