- Go to myMedicare.gov.
- Log in. If you don’t yet have a myMedicare.gov account, go to “Create an Account,” and follow the instructions.
- After logging in, select “Replacement Documents.”
- Select “Mail my replacement Medicare Card”.
- Verify your mailing address. If your address is incorrect, you can update it in on the website.
Full Answer
How do I replace a lost or missing Medicare card?
- Get Your Medicare Card by Mail. Is it in the mail? ...
- Visit Your Local Social Security Office. Do I need to visit my Local Social Security Office? ...
- Gather Your Credentials. How else can I get proof that I’m covered by Medicare? ...
- Ordering Your Replacement Medicare Card Online. ...
Why have I not received my Medicare card?
It's sent to people who:
- Go to Social Security to sign up for Medicare
- First sign up for Social Security retirement benefits (at age 65 or older)
- Automatically get Medicare with less than 3 months before coverage starts (usually for people under age 65 with certain disabilities)
How do you report a stolen Medicare card?
- Medicare Call Center at (800) 633-4227 (TTY: 877-486-20148)
- OIG Hotline at (800) 447-8477 (TTY: 800-377-4950) or via email at [email protected]
- Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Hotline at (877) 438-4338 (TTY: 866-653-4261)
How to replace a lost or stolen Medicaid card?
- Part D prescription drug coverage
- Medigap (Medicare Supplement)
- Medicare Advantage (Part C)
How do you get a new Medicare card if you lose it?
You can get a new Medicare card if it expires or is lost, stolen or damaged....If you don't get your card, you can ask for a new one by:using your Medicare online account through myGov.the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.calling the Medicare program.
What do you do if you lose your Medicare?
You can replace your Original Medicare card by calling 1-800-633-4227 or by logging into your mymedicare.gov account. If your red, white, and blue Original Medicare card is lost or stolen, or you can no longer use it because it is too faded or damaged, you can replace it by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227).
Can someone steal my Medicare card?
Call 1-800-MEDICARE if your Medicare card is lost, or you believe someone else is using your Medicare Number. If it's your Social Security card, visit socialsecurity.gov, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
Can I get a Medicare card online?
You can get your own Medicare card using: your Medicare online account through myGov. the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.
Can I print my new Medicare card online?
To print your Medicare card, you actually need to log in to a completely different online account at www.medicare.gov. Once logged in, you'll see a section titled “What do you want to do?”. Click on “Print my Medicare card”. The next page will prompt you to re-enter your online password.
What if a scammer gets my Medicare number?
More Resources. If you suspect a Medicare card scam, report it to Medicare at 800-633-4227. You can report identity theft, and get help with a recovery plan, at the Federal Trade Commission's IdentityTheft.gov site. You can also call the FTC at 877-438-4338.
How can I find out if someone is using my identity?
at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338) or go to: www.identitytheft.gov/ To order a copy of your Social Security Administration earnings and benefits statement, or to check whether someone has used your Social Security number to get a job or to avoid paying taxes, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/statement/.
Can I get my Medicare number over the phone?
You can sign in to see your Medicare Number or print an official copy of your card. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
What to do if your Medicare card is stolen?
Also, if your Medicare card has been lost or stolen, watch out for Medicare fraud. Check your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) for services you did not receive, and if you spot any, report them to the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).
How long does it take to get a replacement Medicare card?
You should get your new card in the mail within 30 days. Your Medicare card, Social Security card, and other health insurance cards are very important documents.
How to report Medicare fraud?
Check your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) for services you did not receive, and if you spot any, report them to the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477). You can also get help from your local Senior Medicare Patrol.
How to get a replacement Medicare card if lost?
If your Medicare card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can ask for a replacement by using your online my Social Security account, even if you don't yet receive Social Security benefits. If don’t already have a Social Security on-line account, you can create one online. Go to Sign In or Create an Account.
How long does it take for a Medicare card to arrive?
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.
