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How to find my Medicare ID number

By Ed Crowe | General Articles | 0 comment | 30 January, 2024 | 0

How to find my Medicare ID number

There are times when you need to have your Medicare ID number. For example, when it is time to enroll in a new Medicare plan, you need to have your Medicare ID to enter on the application. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you may be wondering; how to find my Medicare ID number.

Please note: if you need to sign up for Medicare Part A and or Part B, you go through Social Security. Once you are enrolled, you will need to manage your benefits through Medicare.

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How to get your Medicare ID number

If you need to get your Medicare ID number quickly, you can go to www.ssa.gov and sign in to your Social Security account. Once you are in there you can view your benefit verification letter.

There are a few ways to sign into your account

You could sign in with Login.gov if you created an online account with Social Security after September 18, 2021.

If you were not able to create an account with Login.gov, you may have created an ID.me account. When this is the case, you can log in with your ID.me credentials.

Sign in with your Social Security username if you made an online account with Social Security before September 18, 2021. You should also use this method if you have signed in in the past with a username and not an email address.

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If you need a replacement card

Just sign in to your Medicare.gov account and follow the prompts to print a new card. When you do not have a Medicare.gov account, you need to know your Medicare number as well as your Part A start date. This information is located on your benefit verification letter. We mentioned how to find this letter (at ssa.gov) in the beginning of this post. If you are unable to do this, call Medicare and ask for a replacement card. You can reach them at 1-800-633-4227. The representative will ask a few questions to verify your identity and then they will mail you a new card.

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What else you can do at your local Social Security office or ssa.gov

Make changes to your personal information

Beneficiaries can change personal information such as name changes, or changes in address or phone number. Because Medicare uses the name, address, phone number, and date of birth that is on your record at Social Security record. This can be done online at ssa.gov. Sign in and click on “card and record” and choose the option you need and report the necessary changes.

To cancel enrollment in Original Medicare

If you decide to cancel Medicare Part A and or B (you can only cancel Part A if you do not receive it premium free) fill out form CMS-1763. Once you complete the form, you can either mail to your local social security office or fax it to them.

Use this link to find your local Social Security office.

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Medicare Card Numbers

By Ed Crowe | General Articles | 0 comment | 11 July, 2023 | 0

Medicare Card Numbers

Medicare is a national service that provides healthcare and medical coverage to any citizen over the age of 65 and some younger with certain disabilities. As one might imagine, there are many, many people who benefit from this service. At last count, in September of 2022, there were over sixty-five million people on Medicare in the United States, which was an increase of over one-hundred thousand since the previous year. Because of the staggering amount of people who are enrolled in this service, it becomes imperative to have a system to keep track of everyone’s personal information. There are two different numbers that are important to know for agents looking for help work with perspectives and manage their insurance enrollment. What are the important Medicare card numbers?

Medicare Card Numbers – Medicare Beneficiary Identifier

This number is important! The Medicare Beneficiary Identifier, or the MBI, is a randomly-generated personal identification number. Each person gets a unique number. That means spouses and families will have different numbers, one for each individual person. The MBI is an 11 digit mix of numbers letters, much like the Health Insurance Claim Number, or HICN.

Beneficiaries will find their MBI on their Medicare ID card. If the card is not available, there is an alternative way of finding the number. Login to Medicare.gov to create an account or call 1(800)Medicare. The Medicare Beneficiary Identifier is important to protect as it lets the beneficiary receive their benefits. Any doctor or healthcare services will require the patient’s Medicare card for their MBI. It is also required to access any of the additional assistance that can come from the federal government, like grocery assistance.

Medicare Card Numbers – National Provider Identifier

The National Provider Identifier, also called the National Provider Identifier Standard or NPI, is the other number that agents may need to access. The NPI is a unique identification number for covered healthcare providers who participate in Medicare. All covered doctors and providers must use their NPI in financial and administrative transactions under HIPAA regulations. The National Provider Identifier is a 10 digit number that can be looked up on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website. By entering the provider’s name and location, the database will be able to access their NPI.