Yes, FINALLY, we will be issued new Medicare cards with NEW Medicare numbers! No more Social Security numbers on our cards! They will start rolling these new cards out starting in April 2018 and this will continue through April 2018.
BEWARE!!! A friendly warning to ALL Medicare Beneficiaries; THE PHONE SCAMS ARE COMING!! Yes, the scammers, crooks, and all around bad guys, will be taking advantage of this ‘change’. They will be calling Medicare Beneficiaries and telling them that “THEY” will be mailing out their new cards BUT they need to ‘confirm’ your current Medicare number (YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!). PLEASE, never give out that number, no matter what anyone asks you over the phone. Medicare will NEVER call you and ask you for that information. Please warn your friends and family!
AEP is FINALLY Over!
Regardless of what a crazy time the Annual Enrollment Period is, I had so much fun meeting new friends and helping them with their Medicare Health Plans!
One thing I did different this year was to participate in a few different kiosks sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Regence Blue Shield of Idaho. They were located in such places like Walgreens, Albertons, and even at St. Al’s! Got to meet some really great people! Looking forward to another great season!
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: ARE YOU READY TO PICK A PLAN?
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15–December 7!
Picking a plan is an important and personal decision. Each person has a unique set of priorities. When you sit down to review your Medicare health and drug plan choices this year, keep track of the things you may want in a plan, and pick one that’s right for you.
Here are some things to keep in mind while you consider your choices…
Read more HERE: https://blog.medicare.gov/2016/10/10/medicare-open-enrollment-ready-to-pick-plan/
