To protect your Medicare card from damage, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suggests using a plastic ID sleeve rather than laminating it, as lamination can compromise the card’s security ...

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 ...

Every Medicare beneficiary is about to receive a new and improved health insurance card! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the replacement cards are more secure. They're being issued ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin mailing out new Medicare cards beginning in April 2018. The new Medicare cards will include a unique Medicare number instead of the Social ...

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 ...

Starting in April, Medicare will begin mailing new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits. Why? To help protect your identity, Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards.

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 ...

ATLANTA - Each year, about 2 million Americans have their medical identity stolen. If thieves get their hands on your name, social security, and a few other basics, they can file fake insurance claims ...

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. ANY UNEXPECTED CALLS YOU GET ABOUT YOUR MEDICARE CARD ARE A SCAM. THEY ALWAYS HAVE BEEN. THEY ALWAYS WILL BE. OVER THE LAST ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - What's in seniors' wallets? Most likely, a Medicare card that leaves them vulnerable to scams and fraud. It's a peculiar anachronism in this era of digital insecurity: Social ...

ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), an organization ...