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Mar 26, 2024 18:39:10   #
niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA
 
https://www.ssa.gov/scam/

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Mar 26, 2024 21:50:09   #
Fredstersphotos Loc: Long Island NY
 
I got the same thing in the mail. Medicare was hacked and certain umbers was stolen. I got my new card about two months ago. I’m surprised they did not state that in your letter. With me they sent a letter first then the new card showed up. Hope this explains it.

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Mar 26, 2024 22:14:00   #
Judy795
 
I got a new card yesterday and the letter stated “ we found an issue with your Medicare Number”. To protect you we’re giving you a new card with a new Medicare Number”.!if you have questions call Medicare.

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Mar 26, 2024 22:28:48   #
PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA
 
KillroyII wrote:
In today's mail, I had a letter from the government... Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter began with: "You now have a new Medicare Number and your previous Medicare Number is no longer valid. Your new Medicare card is inside." It further informs me that the new card/number is effective April 2 and that I should inform my providers of the change.

I have no idea why they would replace my Medicare card and assign me a new/different number.

Has this happened to any of you UHHers?

My guess is that part of the new number is a flag to doctors and hospitals that... this old guy has cost us enough money... treat him accordingly... been nice communicating with you UHHers.
In today's mail, I had a letter from the governmen... (show quote)


I would call 1(800) Medicare (the number should be on the back of your original card) and inquire as to the veracity of the letter. I have had phone scammers ask if I have received my new Medicare Card. WHat you describe sounds like a written version of it. Call Medicare ASAP.

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Mar 27, 2024 13:50:05   #
ceallachain Loc: Cape May, NJ
 
Before you do anything.call Medicare using the number on your old card or one their EOBs and determine whether they did indeed send you a new number and then go from there.
KillroyII wrote:
In today's mail, I had a letter from the government... Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter began with: "You now have a new Medicare Number and your previous Medicare Number is no longer valid. Your new Medicare card is inside." It further informs me that the new card/number is effective April 2 and that I should inform my providers of the change.

I have no idea why they would replace my Medicare card and assign me a new/different number.

Has this happened to any of you UHHers?

My guess is that part of the new number is a flag to doctors and hospitals that... this old guy has cost us enough money... treat him accordingly... been nice communicating with you UHHers.
In today's mail, I had a letter from the governmen... (show quote)

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Mar 27, 2024 13:52:52   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I haven't received that notice yet.

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Mar 27, 2024 17:21:32   #
cindo51
 
I received the same letter... and I still need to check it out! Thanks for the reminder!

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Mar 27, 2024 18:51:26   #
gouldopfl
 
Call Medicare to find out.I suspect this is a fraud.

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Mar 27, 2024 19:55:52   #
lbrande
 
I check my account on-line at ssa.gov.

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Mar 27, 2024 21:35:17   #
Retired1stSgtUSMC Loc: Eugene, OR
 
KillroyII wrote:
In today's mail, I had a letter from the government... Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter began with: "You now have a new Medicare Number and your previous Medicare Number is no longer valid. Your new Medicare card is inside." It further informs me that the new card/number is effective April 2 and that I should inform my providers of the change.

I have no idea why they would replace my Medicare card and assign me a new/different number.

Has this happened to any of you UHHers?

My guess is that part of the new number is a flag to doctors and hospitals that... this old guy has cost us enough money... treat him accordingly... been nice communicating with you UHHers.
In today's mail, I had a letter from the governmen... (show quote)


I also received a new card. A few months ago I noted 4 charges (all the same amounts for different dates) to my Medicare statement for an issue that I never had or experienced. The charges totaled over $20,000 and were paid by Medicare. I notified them that ther were bogus...

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Mar 31, 2024 10:37:45   #
tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana
 
crafterwantabe wrote:
I would call medicare and ask.



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