If you’ve been waiting around for your new Medicare card to show up, keep an eye on your mailbox! In a move to combat medical identity theft, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is issuing ...

Laminating a Medicare card is not allowed as it may interfere with some of its security features. However, a person can cover the card with removable plastic if it does not damage it. A Medicare ID ...

To protect your Medicare card from damage, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suggests using a plastic ID sleeve rather than laminating it, as lamination can compromise the card’s security ...

In June, Wisconsin consumers contacted Public Investigator with a question: Will my paper Medicare card expire in 2025? The individuals said they received several calls about replacing their paper ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is notifying ...