Medicare cards are getting a makeover to fight identity theft. No more Social Security numbers plastered on the card. Next April, Medicare will begin mailing every beneficiary a new card with a unique ...
Seniors are facing a new Medicare scam involving fake plastic cards designed to steal personal information. Medicare only issues paper cards, so vigilance is key against these deceptive tactics.
State health officials and consumer advocates are issuing a fresh warning to Hoosiers: your Medicare card is as valuable as a ...
The department wrote in a social media post about possible Medicare fraud. They say someone may be calling claiming to be from Medicare, offering a new card or upgraded benefits. The department added ...
Chronic confusion created during the annual open enrollment for Medicare — and the lengthy federal government shutdown — will make this fall open season for scams. One reader in Shelby Township told ...
When Pam O'Neill underwent a total knee replacement, her Medicare Advantage plan picked up nearly all the costs. But one aspect of her coverage surprised her. "I get $250 per quarter to spend on ...
A person can determine their Medicare coverage by checking their Original Medicare card or separate cards for Medicare Advantage, Part D, or Medigap. They can also log into Medicare.gov. Understanding ...
Scammers typically will play into the uncertainty that surrounds Medicare open enrollment season, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. One new scam starts out on fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead.