To be eligible for a Medicare over-the-counter (OTC) card, you must meet the general criteria for Medicare coverage and enroll in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan that offers OTC cards as a benefit.

You’ll automatically receive your Medicare card in the mail with your welcome packet if you receive Social Security benefits before you turn 65 years old. If not, you will receive it after you have ...

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 ...

In June, Wisconsin consumers contacted Public Investigator with a question: Will my paper Medicare card expire in 2025? The individuals said they received several calls about replacing their paper ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — This. Is. Personal. The scammers called my mom today, and that same scammer could be ringing your mom's or grandma's phone next. "I picked it up and she said, Is this Jane? And I ...

Medicare is NOT mailing out new cards made of plastic or metal. Medicare cards don't expire — new ones are never issued unless requested. Medicare or a doctor will never call to ask for Medicare ...

An important consumer alert now for anyone who has, or knows someone with a Medicare card. You'll soon be getting a new card in the mail, and it's designed to protect you from identity theft. Julie ...

If you’ve been waiting around for your new Medicare card to show up, keep an eye on your mailbox! In a move to combat medical identity theft, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is issuing ...

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 ...

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 ...