New Medicare cards coming - watch out for scams!
Congress has mandated that, over the next two years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issue new identification cards which don’t use your Social Security number. While this is meant to protect beneficiaries from identity theft, it also presents an unfortunate opportunity for scammers to try to take advantage of unsuspecting Medicare recipients. As this WHNT News 19 article by Elizabeth Garcia points out, receipt of these new cards will be automatic and they are free, so be especially cautious of anyone who calls or comes to your door claiming to represent Medicare. Click here to read more
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