If you are eligible for Medicare in 2023, you may be wondering when you will receive your Medicare card. The answer to this question depends on a few different factors, including when you first become eligible for Medicare and whether you are automatically enrolled in the program or if you need to sign up for Medicare on your own.
Is Medicare Enrollment Automatic?
If you are currently drafting from your Social Security you will automatically receive your Medicare in the Mail prior to your 65th birthday.
If you are automatically enrolled in Medicare, you will typically receive your Medicare card in the mail about three months before your 65th birthday or your 25th month of receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. For example, if your 65th birthday is on June 1, 2023, you can expect to receive your Medicare card in the mail sometime in March 2023.
However, if you are not automatically enrolled in Medicare, you will need to sign up for the program during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). Your IEP is a seven-month period that begins three months before the month you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65, and ends three months after the month you turn 65.
For example, if you turn 65 on June 1, 2023, your IEP would begin on March 1, 2023, and end on September 30, 2023. If you sign up for Medicare during your IEP, you can expect to receive your Medicare card in the mail about two weeks after your enrollment is processed.
Is Medicare Part B Required?
It’s important to note that if you are not automatically enrolled in Medicare and you do not sign up for the program during your IEP, you may have to pay a penalty when you do eventually enroll. Additionally, if you wait to enroll in Medicare, you may have gaps in your coverage, which could result in higher out-of-pocket costs for medical care.
Who Do I Contact If I Haven’t Received My Medicare Card
If you have questions about when you will receive your Medicare card , you can contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local SSA office. You can also visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov to learn more about the program and to find out if you are eligible for Medicare.
How can I sign up for Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage?
To sign up for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) or Medicare Advantage, you will should contact an Independent Insurance Agent that’s contracted in your area and offers these types of plans. An Independent Insurance Agent will provide you with all the options that are available in your area. Independent Insurance will also provide a financial breakdown of the cost of the plans.
The other two options to sign up for Medicare is to contact Medicare or the insurance carriers directly. Never ever enroll with someone who calls you on the phone. Medicare calls are rampant and you should protect yourself.
New Medicare Cards For 2023
Since you new to Medicare for 2023, you will not have the old Medicare Card. Instead you will receive the new card in the mail
The new Medicare card is designed to help protect your personal identity and prevent fraud. It no longer includes your Social Security number, which was previously used as your Medicare number. Instead, it will have a unique, randomly-generated Medicare number that is specific to you. The new Medicare card will be sent to you automatically at no cost, and you should start using it as soon as you receive it. If you haven’t received your new card yet, you can contact the Medicare program to request one.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if you are eligible for Medicare in 2023, you can expect to receive your Medicare card in the mail about three months before your 65th birthday if you are automatically enrolled in the program. If you are not automatically enrolled in Medicare and you sign up for the program during your Initial Enrollment Period, you can expect to receive your Medicare card in the mail about two weeks after your enrollment is processed.
If you are eligible for Medicare in 2023, you can expect to receive your Medicare card in the mail about three months before your 65th birthday if you are automatically enrolled in the program.
Contact an Independent Insurance Agent (865) 518-8022. Or contact the insurance companies directly. Finally, call Medicare directly and they can help you enroll.
