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10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEWMEDICARE CARD
whenever you need care. And, if you have a Medicare drug plan, be sure to keep that card as well. Even if you use one of these other cards, you also may be asked to show your new Medicare card, so keep it with you. 8. Doctors, other health care providers, and facilities know it’s coming and will ask for your new Medicare card when you need care, so carry it with you. 9. Only give your new Medicare Number to doctors, pharmacists, other health care providers, your insurers, or people you trust to work with Medicare on your behalf. 10. If you forget your new card, you, your doctor, or another health care provider may be able to look up your Medicare number online. Watch out for scams. Medicare will never call you uninvited and ask you to give us personal or private information to get your new Medicare number and card. Scam artists may try to get personal information (like your current Medicare Number) by contacting you about your new card. If someone asks you for your information or money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don’t share your personal information, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
It’s finally here! Here at LTI, we have seen July and August “age-in” clients with the new cards. This from Medicare.gov:
1. Your new card will automatically come to you. You don’t need to do anything as long as your address is up to date. If you need to update your address, visit My Social Security at SSA.gov. 2. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, instead of your Social Security Number. This will help to protect your identity.
3. Your Medicare coverage and benefits will stay the same.
4. Mailing takes time. Your card may arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s.
5. Your new card is paper, which is easier for many providers to use and copy.
6. Once you get your new Medicare card, destroy your old Medicare card and start using your new card right away.
7. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO), your Medicare Advantage Plan ID card is your main card for Medicare — you should still keep and use it
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SAUTÉED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASHWITH FETA
Zucchini and summer squash are arriving on grocery store shelves. Here is a great way to take these humble, delicious vegetables to the next level. This easy dish is perfect for early summer.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme
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1 zucchini
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 summer squash
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 medium red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
salt and pepper; cook 4–5 minutes until squash barely begins to caramelize. 4. Place in serving bowl and top with feta.
1. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick semicircles. Dice onion. 2. Heat a large skillet to medium high. Add olive oil, onion, and thyme. 3. Once onion is soft (about 2 minutes), add zucchini and squash. Season with
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