Your Medicare card is proof of your Medicare insurance. If your Medicare card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can request a replacement with your personal my Social Security account. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one online at SSA.gov, go to Sign In or Create an Account. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab. Then select “Mail my replacement Medicare card.” Your Medicare card will arrive in the mail in about 30 days at the address on file with Social Security so be sure to make sure your mailing address is correct before completing the request. If you need to know your new Medicare number now, you have some options. In your personal my Social Security account, you can get your Benefit Verification Letter, which includes your Medicare number. You can also visit Medicare.gov and sign in to see your Medicare number and print an official copy of your card. If you don’t have a Medicare.gov account, go to Medicare.gov and select “Log In/Create Account”. Then, follow the instructions. If you can’t or prefer not to use the online service, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE . Let expert Kevin Leinum help you understand the many parts of Medicare and determine the right fit for you. Give us a call to discuss the options available to you.
