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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><A
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<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">I’m pleased to report that the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have started to mail new
Medicare cards to beneficiaries.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Instead of a Social Security Number
(SSN), the new cards will have a Medicare number that’s unique to each
beneficiary. The new card will help protect identities and secure personal
information. Medicare coverage and benefits will stay the
same.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Medicare will automatically mail new
cards at no cost to the address on file here at Social Security. So please
make sure the address of anyone you’re helping is up-to-date. An address
can be updated easily by using <A
href="https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/SSA.pr-optout.com?p=eyJzIjoicG5pWGl1NXVNVERxaXk4ODc2a0J1ejMyWGg0IiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvU1NBLnByLW9wdG91dC5jb21cXFwvVHJhY2tpbmcuYXNweD9EYXRhPUhITCUzZCUzYTM4JTJmJTNiOS0lM2VMQ0UxJTNiJTJiNDMuTFAlM2YlNDAwODMlM2EmUkU9T1ImUkk9MTM3NDIzJlByZXZpZXc9RmFsc2UmRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uQWN0aW9uSUQ9MzU2MzM2JkFjdGlvbj1Gb2xsb3crTGlua1wiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjY5NWEwN2JmYTQ3ZDRkMWNiZjJjNmE2ODYwZjIxYTY5XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiODJjODM3NDJhOTY3MTZmMjZmZDhkNGMxZDgxMWFlYjMxODdmZWI3MlwiXX0ifQ">my
Social Security</A>.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">As Medicare beneficiaries begin to
receive their replacement cards, please share these three tips with
them:</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif'>Once you
get your New Medicare card, <A
href="https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/SSA.pr-optout.com?p=eyJzIjoia2FvR1J5QlFWeDViZUpORUtZZ0hzU182YzdVIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvU1NBLnByLW9wdG91dC5jb21cXFwvVHJhY2tpbmcuYXNweD9EYXRhPUhITCUzZCUzYTM4JTJmJTNiOS0lM2VMQ0UxJTNiJTJiNDMuTFAlM2YlNDAwODMlM2EmUkU9T1ImUkk9MTM3NDIzJlByZXZpZXc9RmFsc2UmRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uQWN0aW9uSUQ9MzU2MzM1JkFjdGlvbj1Gb2xsb3crTGlua1wiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjY5NWEwN2JmYTQ3ZDRkMWNiZjJjNmE2ODYwZjIxYTY5XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiODJjODM3NDJhOTY3MTZmMjZmZDhkNGMxZDgxMWFlYjMxODdmZWI3MlwiXX0ifQ">destroy
your old Medicare card</A> and start using your new one right away.
Don’t just throw the old card away—shred it or cut it into small
pieces.</SPAN><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif'>Doctors,
other health care providers, and plans approved by Medicare know that
Medicare is replacing your old card. They’re ready to accept your new
card when you need care.</SPAN><o:p></o:p>
<LI class=MsoNormal
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style='FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif'>Beware
of anyone contacting you about your new Medicare card and asking for
your Medicare number, personal information, or to pay a fee for your new
card. Treat your Medicare number like you treat your Social Security or
credit card numbers. Remember, you don’t need to do anything to get your
new card. Medicare will never contact you uninvited to ask for your
personal information.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></LI></OL>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">In addition, just last month Social
Security started removing the SSN from many of its notices and forms to
prevent fraud, fight identity theft, and safeguard taxpayer dollars. These
communications also include benefit-verification notices, Social Security
post-entitlement notices, and certain documents sent to appointed
representatives. The benefit-verification letter includes the recipient’s
name and address. The SSN isn’t intended to serve as identification, nor
should it be used as such by third parties.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Please share this information through
your networks. For more information about the new Medicare card, click <A
href="https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/SSA.pr-optout.com?p=eyJzIjoiWVVYRG5oUjB4YkxBRFNRUzNrdnBndFZGTVhFIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvU1NBLnByLW9wdG91dC5jb21cXFwvVHJhY2tpbmcuYXNweD9EYXRhPUhITCUzZCUzYTM4JTJmJTNiOS0lM2VMQ0UxJTNiJTJiNDMuTFAlM2YlNDAwODMlM2EmUkU9T1ImUkk9MTM3NDIzJlByZXZpZXc9RmFsc2UmRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uQWN0aW9uSUQ9MzU2MzM0JkFjdGlvbj1Gb2xsb3crTGlua1wiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjY5NWEwN2JmYTQ3ZDRkMWNiZjJjNmE2ODYwZjIxYTY5XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiODJjODM3NDJhOTY3MTZmMjZmZDhkNGMxZDgxMWFlYjMxODdmZWI3MlwiXX0ifQ">medicare.gov/newcard</A>.
You can also check Medicare.gov for <A
href="https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/SSA.pr-optout.com?p=eyJzIjoiX1EwNFdYUmhBdGlMZjZ4MXlCV3NRaXFKOXF3IiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvU1NBLnByLW9wdG91dC5jb21cXFwvVHJhY2tpbmcuYXNweD9EYXRhPUhITCUzZCUzYTM4JTJmJTNiOS0lM2VMQ0UxJTNiJTJiNDMuTFAlM2YlNDAwODMlM2EmUkU9T1ImUkk9MTM3NDIzJlByZXZpZXc9RmFsc2UmRGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uQWN0aW9uSUQ9MzU2MzMzJkFjdGlvbj1Gb2xsb3crTGlua1wiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjY5NWEwN2JmYTQ3ZDRkMWNiZjJjNmE2ODYwZjIxYTY5XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiODJjODM3NDJhOTY3MTZmMjZmZDhkNGMxZDgxMWFlYjMxODdmZWI3MlwiXX0ifQ">tips
to prevent Medicare fraud</A>.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">As always, thank you for your interest
in our programs and the people we serve!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Sincerely,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Bob Patterson<BR>Acting Associate
Commissioner, External Affairs<BR><SPAN style="COLOR: red">(T)</SPAN>
410-965-1804</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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