New Medicare cards have been mailed in Missouri

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in mid-January it had finished mailing new Medicare cards.

The new cards have a unique identification number instead of the beneficiary’s Social Security number. The move was made to protect people from identity theft. People in Mis- souri were among the last states to receive the cards in the mail.

If you have not received your new card, here are some steps you can take:

Look around your house for old or unopened mail. New Medicare cards were mailed in a plain white envelope from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Sign into MyMedicare.gov to get your new number or print an official card. You will need to create an account, if you don’t already have one.

Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to verify your identity, check your address and help get your new card.