Your Medicare card is a very important piece of identification.
Its proof of your health insurance benefits.
Youre often required to present your Medicare card when seeking care.
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Without it, you could end up paying a lot more out of pocket.
Medicare enrollment happens automatically if you already receive Social Security benefits when you turn 65.
Otherwise, you need tosign up for Medicareon your own.
But how do you get a replacement if your Medicare card is lost, stolen or damaged?
The process is easy, so theres no reason to put off getting your card replaced.
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Heres how it works.
Simply login to yourMedicare online account, then click Print my Medicare Card on the main page.
If you dont already have an online Medicare account, its easy to set one up.
Then select Mail My Replacement Medicare Card.
Also, your Medicare card does not expire and you dont need to renew it each year.
This way you have a backup in case your wallet is lost or stolen.
If youve moved recently, confirm you have accurate information on file with SSA.
Otherwise, your new card will go to the wrong address.
you could upgrade your address in just a couple minutes through your My Social Security account.
Dont have an online Social Security account?
you’re able to also call SSAs national customer service line at 800-772-1213 to modernize your mailing address.
Why Your Medicare Card Is Important
Your Medicare card is your key to health insurance coverage.
It verifies your benefits and also allows providers to submit claims for your treatment.
Your Medicare card displays the following information:
Its important to keep your Medicare card safe.
Rachel Christian is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance and a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
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