Carrying your Medicare card with you is incredibly beneficial, particularly when you’re heading to a medical appointment or picking up prescriptions. But as with any card you might have with you, it’s at risk of being misplaced, pilfered, or damaged. If such an unfortunate event occurs, don’t fret. You can easily secure a fresh Medicare card from the Social Security Administration.
Below are several alternatives:
– Secure a duplicate via your online Social Security profile here. Navigate to the Social Security site to log in or open a new profile. Select “Replace your Medicare Card” within the Medicare Enrollment Details portion of their site. Then, choose the “Mail My Replacement Medicare Card” option. After submitting the necessary information and verifying that your mailing address is accurate, expect your new card in about 30 days.
– Request a duplicate card over the telephone. Dial 800-MEDICARE if you’re not able to access a my Social Security profile or if you require additional support.
– Print out a provisional copy of your card. By registering for an online Medicare account at the Medicare official site, you can print a temporary Medicare card to use while you’re awaiting the arrival of your official replacement card.
