To prevent Medicare ID theft, the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier is now the number that appears on the card. The card also shows what types of Medicare you have (Part A, Part B or both ...

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The new Medicare cards no longer contain a person’s Social Security number, but rather a unique, randomly assigned Medicare number that protects recipients’ identities, the agency said.

Usually, the card comes in a plain white envelope from ... You’ve heard it before, protect your Medicare number. Don’t ever let anyone borrow or pay you to use your Medicare number.

Your Medicare card contains a unique number exclusive to you proving whether you have Medicare Part A (hospital) or Part B (medical). Your number is separate to your Social Security number.

If CMS determines your MBI was compromised as a result of the breach, a new Medicare card with a new new number will be issued to you. CMS will mail the new card to your address in the coming weeks.

Unfortunately, scams and fraud are becoming more common because it is very easy to fall for them, from emails to your account or even phone calls that can create intrigue and lead ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. In late January, I talked with Bill, a client whose job, along with ...