YES, YOU CAN! Platinum Marketing and Design offers online ordering of professionally printed plastic Medicare Cards. The plastic card is a durable copy of your original Medicare card that you can carry with you and is happily accepted by doctors and medical professionals. This is not a replacement card per se.
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How do I cover my Medicare card?
The easiest way to protect your Medicare card is to use a plastic ID holder. This holder will allow you to protect your Medicare card without limiting the security features associated with it.
Is it ok to laminate your Medicare Card?
You'll definitely want to take good care of your Medicare card – don't lose track of it, and keep it in good condition. However, the Social Security Administration doesn't recommend laminating important identification cards because the plastic coating may interfere with the card's security features.
Are new Medicare cards plastic?
The short answer is no. Medicare is not replacing your paper card with a plastic chip card. Scammers tried this con a few years ago. They've apparently fired it up again, as a lot of viewers are telling us about getting this call.
Should you always carry your Medicare card?
Keep your Medicare Advantage Card: 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. However, you also may be asked to show your new Medicare card, so you should carry this card too.
Why do they not want you to laminate your Social Security card?
Do not laminate your card. Lamination prevents detection of many security features. However, you may cover the card with plastic or other removable material if it does not damage the card.
Is Medicare sending out new cards for 2022?
Are we getting new Medicare cards? Answer: This call has been coming to so many individuals in our area. I can confidently say NO, the caller is not from Medicare and you are NOT getting a new plastic (or metal) Medicare card.
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.
Will Medicare call me about a new card?
Medicare will never call or come to your home uninvited to sell products or services. SSA representatives may call Medicare beneficiaries if they need more information to process applications for Social Security benefits or enrollment in certain Medicare Plans, but, again, this is rare.
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