Proposed federal legislation calls for creating three pilot projects to test using smart cards, similar to the chip cards being rolled out by the credit card brands in the U.S., for Medicare patient ...

Question: I recently saw an article that Medicare is issuing new ID cards due to a data breach. When will mine arrive? Answer: You did hear correctly that there was a data breach and Centers for ...

Laminating a Medicare card is not allowed as it may interfere with some of its security features. However, a person can cover the card with removable plastic if it does not damage it. A Medicare ID ...

If you need to get a Medicare replacement card, don’t worry. It’s an easy process. These tips and tricks will make getting a replacement Medicare card as straightforward as possible. You’ll receive ...

While the healthcare industry increasingly turns digital, the presence of paper identification cards may seem amiss. CMS has received proposals to replace paper Medicare cards with electronically ...

Your Medicare card is more than just a piece of paper; it’s your gateway to essential healthcare services. But over time, it can suffer from wear and tear—maybe it’s faded from years in your wallet or ...

CMS is slated to start mailing new Medicare ID cards to beneficiaries in April as part of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act requirements to replace Social Security numbers with Medicare ...

If you are not on Medicare, you might not realize that Medicare ID cards display Social Security numbers. If you are a Medicare beneficiary who follows the instructions on the back of your card, you ...

Medicare removed Social Security numbers from ID cards in 2018 to help stop scams, but this change won't protect you if you give your number to a stranger on the phone. Medicare will never call you ...

Dear Toni: I am concerned about a phone call I received supposedly from Medicare in which the caller was verifying my personal information. He told me that I would receive my new plastic Medicare card ...

If you need to replace your Medicare card, don’t worry. Following these tips and tricks will make it as straightforward as possible. Once your application is processed, your Medicare card is sent ...