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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...