When you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’ll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. If you're automatically enrolled, you'll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail 3 months before your 65th birthday or your 25th month of getting disability benefits. Your Medicare card shows that you have Medicare health insurance. It shows whether you have Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance) or both, and it shows the date your coverage starts.
Be sure to carry your card with you when you’re away from home. Let your doctor, hospital, or other health care provider see your card when you need hospital, medical or other health services. 5 things to know about your Medicare card: Your card has a Medicare Number that’s unique to you, instead of your Social Security Number. This helps to protect your identity. Your card is paper, which is easier for many providers to use and copy. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO), your Medicare Advantage Plan ID card is your main card for Medicare—you should still keep and use it whenever you need care. And, if you have a Medicare drug plan, be sure to keep that card as well. Even if you use one of these other cards, you also may be asked to show your Medicare card, so keep it with you. Only give your Medicare Number to doctors, pharmacists, other health care providers, your insurers, or people you trust to work with Medicare on your behalf. If you forget your card, you, your doctor or other health care provider may be able to look up your Medicare Number online. Medicare.gov Turning 65? Confused about Medicare? Please call us for your no-cost consultation. Ask us about our next Turning 65 and Medicare 101 event! Under 65? We do FREE Covered California quotes & enrollments. 626 372- 9097. info@jrwinsurance.net coveredcaliforniamedicare.com. |
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