💡
#MedicareOE
tip: check with your doctor to make sure they are still in-network when comparing Medicare Advantage Plans. It’s important to check for coverage changes before Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7.
To compare options, visit .
#MedicareOE
is here! It’s your chance to review & compare your current Medicare coverage with other options for 2024. You could save money, get extra benefits, or both.
Compare and save on 2024 Medicare coverage options, now through Dec. 7: .
Today, we’re celebrating 56 years of
#Medicare
! In 1965, Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill into law and presented Pres. Harry S. Truman with the very first Medicare card. Now, more than 63 million people are covered by Medicare!
#56Covered
53 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the
#Medicare
bill into law and presented President Harry S. Truman with the first Medicare card. This year, everyone with Medicare is getting a new, more secure Medicare card.
#NewMedicareCard
Our heartfelt thanks to the 4 million registered nurses in the U.S., for all you do to improve the health and well-being of our nation.
#NationalNursesDay
#NursesWeek2019
Scammers may use
#COVID19
as an opportunity to try to get your Medicare Number or personal information so they can steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Guard your card. .
Starting July 1, if you take Part B-covered insulin, you’ll pay no more than $35 for a month’s supply of each insulin you take. This expands the Part D benefit that began Jan. 1, to include insulin covered by Medicare Part B, so now more people can save!
Help spread the word with our social media toolkit! CMS will be removing SSNs from Medicare cards and mailing new cards starting in April 2018. Our toolkit contains messages you can share on your social media channels.
#NewMedicareCard
Scammers are using
#COVID19
to get your
#Medicare
Number. They might tell you they can get you
#Coronavirus
vaccines, tests, masks or other items & bill Medicare on your behalf. Don’t take the bait — report suspected fraud to us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
If you need to sign up for
#Medicare
for the first time, you can apply online at . If you already have Part A & need to enroll in Part B, check out our blog for more info about the steps for signing up during the
#COVID19
outbreak
Medicare Part A & Part B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for 2023 were released today. Good news! In 2023, the standard monthly premium for Part B will decrease to $164.90 and the annual deductible will also decrease to $226.
#NewMedicareCard
mailing has started in certain states & will continue over the next few months nationwide. Your new card includes a new number, unique to you, instead of your SSN. While the card looks different — your benefits & coverage stay the same.
Scammers are out there using
#COVID19
to get your Medicare Number. They might tell you they can get you
#Coronavirus
vaccines, tests, masks, or other items & bill
#Medicare
on your behalf. Don’t take the bait. .
There’s NO FEE or other charge to get your
#NewMedicareCard
. If someone calls asking you to exchange personal information or money for your new
#Medicare
card or number, hang up and call us at 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.
It’s
#MedicareOE
—time to see if you can find lower premiums, extra benefits, or a plan that better fits your health needs. Review your coverage choices at .
If someone calls you saying that you can get
#Coronavirus
tests or masks and asks for your Medicare Number, hang up! Only give your
#Medicare
number to health care providers you know & trust. .
#COVID19
Some people like to compare Medicare plans online at . Some prefer to talk it over at 1-800-MEDICARE. And, some prefer to meet with their local SHIP ().
Whatever method you prefer, find your best plan during
#MedicareOE
.
We're mailing new
#Medicare
cards starting April 2018. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number unique to you, instead of your SSN. Make sure your mailing address is up-to-date. If it needs to be corrected, contact
@SocialSecurity
at
#NewMedicareCard
We can
#SlowTheSpread
of
#COVID19
by continuing to:
😷 Wear a mask
⬅➡ Stay 6 ft. from others
🚫 Avoid crowds
👋 Wash hands often
💉 Get the vaccine when it is available to you
Scammers may use
#COVID19
as an opportunity to try to get your Medicare Number or personal information, so they can steal your identity and commit
#Medicare
fraud. Guard your card. .
Good news! During the
#COVID19
public health emergency, people with Medicare can get up to 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month for free from participating pharmacies and health care providers.
If you get a call from someone that says you need to give them your personal information or money to get your
#NewMedicareCard
, hang up! It’s a scam. Report it to us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
There’s no need for you to activate or register your
#NewMedicareCard
or Medicare Number. Once you get your new
#Medicare
card in the mail, you’re all set to use it right away.
What mix of Medicare benefits and costs works best with your needs and budget? Now’s the time to compare plan choices for 2023 — like Medicare drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans — to see what’s right for you:
#MedicareOE
Good news! Each household in the U.S. can now get 4 free
#COVID19
at-home tests shipped directly to your home at no cost! All you need to do is visit and enter your contact information and mailing address.
If you don’t get
#Medicare
automatically, you’ll need to sign up for through
@SocialSecurity
. This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of applying online:
Find ⭐ ratings for 2024
#Medicare
health & drug plans now at . Use star ratings to look at the quality of health & drug plans as you compare coverage options during
#MedicareOE
(Oct 15 – Dec. 7).
Today we honor the brave men and women who have fought to defend our freedom and risked their lives to serve our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
#PurpleHeartDay
If someone calls and says you need to give them your personal information or money to get your
#NewMedicareCard
, hang up! It’s a scam.
#Medicare
will never call uninvited and ask for personal information or money for you to get your new card.
You can enroll in
#Medicare
during your Initial Enrollment Period — the 3 months before you turn 65, the month you turn 65 & the 3 months after you turn 65. If you don’t enroll when you’re 1st eligible, you may have to pay a Part B late enrollment penalty.
Tired of waiting for your Medicare information to arrive by mail? First, create an online Medicare account. Then, sign up to get your “Medicare & You” handbook and Medicare claims statements online! Get started at .
Mailing new Medicare cards to all people with
#Medicare
takes time. Your card may arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s. Visit to find out when your
#NewMedicareCard
is on its way.
There’s NO FEE or other charge for you to get your
#NewMedicareCard
. If someone calls asking you for personal information or money in exchange for your new
#Medicare
card or number, hang up and call us at 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.
It’s important to continue preventive care and not put off necessary care because of
#COVID19
. Providers and facilities will minimize exposure for in-person healthcare, and telehealth services are available.
Missed your Initial Enrollment Period for
#Medicare
? You may be able to sign up for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B during the General Enrollment Period, which runs from January 1 – March 31.
If someone calls and says you need to give them your personal information or money to get your
#NewMedicareCard
, hang up! It’s a scam.
#Medicare
will never call uninvited and ask for personal information or money for you to get your new card.
Medicare will mail your
#NewMedicareCard
starting April 2018. To help keep your identity secure, your new card will have a unique Medicare Number that is not your SSN. Watch our video to learn more:
Tomorrow is National
#TakeBackDay
, a perfect time for you to get rid of unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Find your nearest collection site:
#RxTakeBack
#DEATakeBack
If you live in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, your
#NewMedicareCard
is on its way this month. For more information, visit
#DYK
plan premiums are at historic lows? Premiums have dropped an average of 34% over the last 3 years, and in some states up to 60%! You may be able find a less expensive plan that meets your needs.
#MedicareOE
is your chance to compare and change plans.
You’re likely hearing about
#COVID19
in the news. While there isn’t a vaccine yet,
#Medicare
Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a test to see if you have
#coronavirus
. Read our latest blog for more information:
Help protect your heart against
#HeartDisease
with self-care, like moving more, eating healthier, managing stress, not smoking/vaping, and getting enough quality sleep. This
#WearRedDay
, use
#OurHearts
to share how you’re showing your heart more love!
Your
#NewMedicareCard
hasn’t arrived yet? Don’t worry—you can still use your old Medicare card until the new one arrives by mail. Visit to check the status of your new card and see what it will look like.
#DYK
you may be able to get help paying
#Medicare
premiums and out-of-pocket healthcare costs, like your deductible? Contact your state’s Medicaid program about Medicare Savings Programs, and see if you qualify:
Always be careful when someone asks for your
#Medicare
Number over phone, text, or email - it might be a scammer! Watch the video below for more tips on spotting scams, and learn more about preventing Medicare
#fraud
:
#DYK
scammers are using
#COVID19
to try to steal your identity & commit
#Medicare
fraud? If someone calls you promising things in exchange for your Medicare Number, hang up.
Know how to protect yourself:
We’ve just updated the Medicare Plan Finder with 2020 ⭐ ratings for
#Medicare
health & drug plans. Star ratings help you compare the quality of health & drug plans as you review coverage options during
#MedicareOE
, which starts Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Everyone with
#Medicare
is getting a
#NewMedicareCard
. Don’t fall victim to anyone calling or texting you asking for personal information or money to get your new card. Your new card will automatically come to you.
Starting January 1, the “Extra Help” benefit expands to help more people with their drug costs – like Part D premiums, deductibles and coinsurance. See if you qualify:
If you need to sign up for
#Medicare
for the first time, you can apply online at .
If you already have Medicare Part A & need to enroll in Medicare Part B, visit our blog for more info about signing up during the
#COVID19
pandemic.
Someone trying to charge you a
#COVID19
vaccination fee? Not a shot! If you get a call or email from someone asking you to pay for your vaccine, it’s a scam. Visit to learn more.
Today we honor the brave men and women who fought to defend our freedom and risked their lives to serve our country. Thank you for your service & sacrifice.
#PurpleHeartDay
#DYK
about 10,000 people turn 65 every day? Before
#Medicare
, more than half the nation’s seniors were uninsured. Today, more than 63 million and counting are covered by Medicare!
#DYK
you have options when it comes to your Medicare coverage?
#MedicareOE
is your chance to think about what matters most to you. Plans can change from year to year, and your health needs may change, too. It’s important to know your options:
Every 40 seconds, stroke strikes another victim. ⬇ your risk by managing your blood pressure and taking advantage of Medicare-covered cardiovascular disease screenings that can help detect conditions that may lead to a
#stroke
.
#StrokeAwarenessMonth
Protect yourself from scammers trying to get your Medicare Number to bill fake claims in your name. They may use
#COVID19
as an opportunity to try to get access to your Medicare Number or personal information. Find tips to stay fraud safe at .
#DYK
if your income for 2021 is below $18,000, you may be eligible for a Medicare Savings Program? These programs can help you save money on Medicare premiums and other costs, like deductibles & copayments. See if you qualify:
#MedicareOE
Only a few hours left to see if you can find lower health plan premiums or lower prescription drug costs! Review and compare 2023 Medicare health & drug plans NOW: .
#MedicareOE
ends today!
There’s still time to make sure you’re covered for 2022! Compare
#Medicare
plans today — you may find a plan that better meets your needs or costs less:
#MedicareOE
ends on December 7.
June is
#MensHealthMonth
! It’s a great time to talk with your doctor about preventive screenings that may be right for you—like prostate and colorectal (cancer) screenings. Medicare covers a variety of preventive and screening services:
To help slow the spread of
#COVID19
, we’ve expanded our
#Medicare
telehealth benefit so that you can temporarily use telehealth services for common office visits, mental health counseling & preventive screenings.
Get wise to scams relating to new Medicare cards.
#Medicare
will never call you unrequested and ask you to give us money or personal information for you to get your
#NewMedicareCard
. Learn more at
It’s time to get your flu shot, if you haven’t done so already. The flu shot can help you stay healthy and, if you do get the flu, your symptoms likely won’t be as bad or last as long. It’s covered by Medicare: .
❌ Don’t share your Medicare Number or other personal info with anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it.
✔️ If someone calls and asks for your info, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.
Today we pay tribute to the brave men & women who fought to defend our freedom and risked their lives to serve our country. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
#PurpleHeartDay
If you get a call, text or email asking for your Medicare or personal information, don’t respond! Don’t give your Medicare card or Medicare Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it.
If you suspect fraud, report it at 1-800-MEDICARE.
Scammers have all kinds of tricks up their sleeve, including offering you “free” medical equipment in exchange for your Medicare Number. Don’t respond to scammers! Learn how to detect and prevent Medicare fraud:
Newly expanded: The $35 monthly cap on each Medicare Part D-covered insulin now also applies to Part B and Part C-covered insulin that is delivered through a pump covered as durable medical equipment.
You count on
#Medicare
to help you protect your health. We’re helping to protect your identity, too—with a
#NewMedicareCard
that no longer has your Social Security Number on it. Learn more at
We’ve just updated our
#WhatsCoveredApp
(also available in Spanish). Download it from the App Store or Google Play by searching for “Que esta cubierto” or “Medicare”.
The best way to protect yourself from getting the
#flu
and keep you from spreading it to others is to get vaccinated.
The flu shot is covered for people with
#Medicare
:
#FightFlu
Scammers don’t take holidays—including
#AprilFoolsDay
. Beware of any caller asking for your
#Medicare
number or other information. More ways to prevent fraud:
After the Civil War, it was customary to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers each spring on Decoration Day. This became
#MemorialDay
in 1971, honoring all who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
Today, we thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.