Medicare will never call or come to your home uninvited to sell products or services
. SSA representatives may call Medicare beneficiaries if they need more information to process applications for Social Security benefits or enrollment in certain Medicare Plans, but, again, this is rare.
Does Medicare make wellness calls?
A Medicare health or drug plan can call you if you're already a member of the plan
. The agent who helped you join the plan can also call you. A customer service representative from 1-800-MEDICARE can call you if you've called and left a message or a representative said that someone would call you back.
Does Medicare ever call you by phone?
Remember that
Medicare will never call you to sell you anything or visit you at your home
. Medicare, or someone representing Medicare, will only call and ask for personal information in these 2 situations: A Medicare health or drug plan may call you if you're already a member of the plan.
Why do Medicare advisors call?
If someone calls claiming to be from Medicare, asking for your Social Security number or bank information to get your new card or new benefits,
that's a scam
. Don't give personal information to a caller claiming to be from Medicare. You can't trust caller id.
What can a scammer do with your Medicare number?
If you get a call from people promising you things if you give them your Medicare Number — don't do it. This is a common Medicare scam.
Refuse any offer of money or gifts for free medical care
. A common ploy of identity thieves is to say they can send you your free gift right away — they just need your Medicare Number.
How do I stop getting calls from senior benefits?
To sign up, visit DoNotCall.gov or call 888-382-1222. To stop calls on your home phone
set up the “anonymous call rejection” option
. This is a free landline-calling feature available from most telephone companies.
Does Medicare send emails?
(If you've signed up to receive these electronically,
you'll get an email every month when MSNs are available in your secure Medicare account
. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and use the automated phone system.
Is Medicare sending out new plastic cards?
The short answer is no.
Medicare is not replacing your paper card with a plastic chip card
. Scammers tried this con a few years ago. They've apparently fired it up again, as a lot of viewers are telling us about getting this call.
Why does senior health keep calling me?
Senior Health Advisors representative calls multiple times per day from a different local cellular number each call
due to spoofing
. The calls always come from a local number and appear to be legit but when you answer it is always the same representative starting, “Hi, can you hear me now?
Is senior benefits a real company?
About American Senior Benefits
American Senior Benefits is
one of the largest privately owned insurance brokerage companies in America
. We represent over 150 leading insurance carriers.
Why do I keep getting mail about Medicare?
Ads or mailings from Medicare health plans typically start on or just after October 1 each year
. These marketing campaigns are designed to prompt you to call a phone number, enter an email address, or register for an event to learn more about an advertised plan and ultimately sign up for that plan.
Why do I get Medicare mail?
It's sent to all people who automatically get Medicare
because they're getting Social Security benefits before they're eligible for Medicare
. Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care.
Why am I getting a letter from Medicare?
These letters
confirm actions you took (or you asked us to do for you) regarding your secure Medicare account
. We send letters when you: Create your new account (or ask us to create your account) Ask us to reset your password.
Is Medicare sending new cards for 2021?
All Medicare beneficiaries will be receiving new Medicare cards with their MBI
. Current beneficiaries will be mailed a replacement Medicare card and instructions, while individuals who are new to Medicare in or after April 2018 will receive a new Medicare card with their MBI upon enrollment.
Is Medicare sending out new plastic cards in 2021?
Medicare isn't issuing new cards
and Medicare employees don't contact participants through unsolicited calls, emails, or visits. Medicare communicates with beneficiaries via mail. Scammers falsely allege Medicare is issuing new plastic or metal Medicare cards or black and white Covid-19 Medicare cards.
Is Medicare issuing new cards 2021?
Note:
Medicare has finished mailing new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries
. You can still use your old card to get your care covered until January 1, 2020. However, if you have not received your new card, you should call 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227) and speak to a representative.
