In 2021, the three most affected industries were healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. If anyone calls and asks for your Medicare, Social Security, or bank or credit card information, hang up. They cant threaten to take away your benefits if you dont sign up for a plan or offer you gifts if you agree to sign up. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation. There is no fee for the new card; it will be mailed to you automatically as long as your address is up to date. If you have Original Medicare, make sure you always bring this card with you when you visit doctors and hospitals so that they can submit bills to Medicare for payment. ]]>, endobj xref 62 39 0000000016 00000 n Have you heard about it? The personal information that could have been compromised include name, address, date of birth, phone number, Social Security number, Medicare beneficiary identifier, banking information (including routing and account numbers) and Medicare entitlement, enrollment and premium information. The agency also is not aware of any reports of identity fraud or improper use of the personal information as a direct result of the incident. Medicare cards no Those impacted will be issued new Medicare cards and ID numbers in the coming weeks. The monthly premium for Part B, which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services, such as diagnostic screenings and lab tests, will be $170.10 in 2022, up $21.60 from the 2021 monthly charge. Visit Medicare.gov/NewCard and sign up to get email alerts from Medicare. Anyone can access our Frequently Asked Questions. to search for ways to make a difference in your community at 0000001076 00000 n WebChanges to Medicare in 2022 include a historic rise in premiums, as well as expanded access to mental health services through telehealth and more affordable options for insulin through prescription drug plans. The deductibles and copays and other charges beneficiaries must pay for prescriptions under the Part D prescription drug benefit will vary based on what plan they choose and where they live. CMS will being mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in April 2018. If you are enrolled in a Part D plan (Medicare prescription drug benefit), you will use the Part D plans card at the pharmacy. You had church employee income of $108.28 or more. If a new Medicare card is received in the mail, call 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4627) and confirm that a new Medicare number has been issued. If you believe you have been the target of Medicare marketing or billing fraud, contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol. Always review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to be sure your coverage matches what was promised. Answer: This call has been coming to so many individuals in our area. Do not call me!!! To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. CMS staff will not call an individual unsolicited. If anyone calls and asks for your Medicare, Social Security, or bank or credit card information, hang up. Heres What You Need To Know. LSU School of Public Health On April 22, 2022 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to implement sections of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) that would simplify Medicare enrollment rules and extend coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for certain beneficiaries. You can still use your old card to get your care covered until January 1, 2020. For instance you have Medicare with a Medicare Supplement Plan and a separate Prescription Drug Plan. If your Medicare card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can request a replacement online at Medicare.gov. We review all comments before they are posted, and we wont post comments that dont comply with our commenting policy. The new update included added protection of your SSN. Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Virgin Islands: after June 2018. 0000012829 00000 n [CDATA[// >