"In one case, an automated recording states the person’s Social Security number (SSN) “has been suspended for suspicion of illegal activity,” and the person should contact a provided phone number immediately to resolve the issue. The call concludes by stating if the person does not contact the provided phone number, the person’s assets will be frozen until the alleged issue is resolved. In another case, a caller claims to be from “SSA headquarters” and waits for the person to provide personal information, such as an SSN, address, and date of birth." ...Read more
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After your new Medicare card arrives in the mail, you can start using it right away. Here are 3 things to do when your new card arrives:
1. Carry your new Medicare card with you. Your doctors and health care providers know it’s coming and will ask for your new Medicare card when you need care.
3. Keep your Medicare Advantage Plan card. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan, like an HMO or PPO, keep using your Medicare Advantage Plan ID card whenever you need care. However, you should also carry your new Medicare card — you may be asked to show it.
“Maybe you’ve been working past the age of 65, have had health coverage through your (or your spouse’s) employer, and are now ready to enroll in Medicare Part B. If so, you’ll most likely need to fill out CMS forms 40B and L564 and take those to your local Social Security office to start Part B coverage. You can find those particular forms on Medicare.gov, too, under “Enrollment Forms.”...Read more
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