Beware of Medicare Card Schemes MEDICARE
Upcoming Medicare Presentations Wednesdays March 25 & April 22 2:00–5:00 pm Murphy-Wilmot Library Topics include: • Understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. • Learn about Medigap and Prescription Drug Plans. • Questions to ask before enrolling. • How and when to enroll. • Learn about Medicare Savings Programs and getting help with paying Part B premium and/or Part D drug costs for those who qualify. • How to find plans that offer the lowest cost for prescriptions you take. 530 N. Wilmot Dr. Tucson, AZ 85710 REGISTRATION REQUIRED visit Medicare2026-Murphy WilmotLibrary.eventbrite.com or call (520) 546-2011 to register.
Do you know what isn’t new this year? Your Medicare card. Medicare beneficiaries are not receiving new cards this year, but scammers may try to convince you otherwise. For example, scammers may falsely tell you that Medicare is issuing new cards, perhaps a card that is plastic, or a card that has a chip in it. Scammers may tell you that for them to send your new card, you need to verify your identity, which could include your Medicare number. This is an attempt to get your personal or financial information. Here are some red flags to look for: • Unsolicited calls from anyone claiming to be from Medicare. • Anyone needing your personal information so that they can send you an updated Medicare card. • Anyone saying your card is expiring, and they need to send you a new one or you will be charged a fine. • Anyone stating Medicare is issuing new cards and you need to verify your number.
If you’re concerned that you have experienced Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse, contact your Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at (800) 432-4040. Pima Council on Aging is your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Call us at (520) 546-2011 for assistance with your Medicare concerns. ◆
FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact your local State Health Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-435-4040. Pima Council on Aging is the local SHIP for Pima
County. Contact us at SHIP@pcoa.org or call (520) 546-2011.
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