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Have you gotten robocalls, text messages, or emails offering free face masks? Or maybe you've seen social media posts about free COVID-19 testing kits, "cures", or protective equipment?

Unfortunately, scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to try to steal your Medicare Number and personal information. If anyone reaches out to get your Medicare Number or personal information in exchange for something, you can bet it's a scam.

Another good reminder. Protect your number.

If someone calls you saying that you can get Coronavirus tests or masks and asks for your Medicare Number, hang up! Only give your Medicare number to health care providers you know & trust. https://go.cms.gov/2UhnQL3.

Now more than ever, we're grateful for health care workers who put others before themselves.

Medicare Part B covers a test to see if you have Coronavirus. This test is covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders it, if you got the test on or after February 4, 2020.

Are you aging into Medicare? Are you on Medicare and thinking abut retiring and leaving group coverage? Give me a call and I'll be happy to help you. There is never any charge or obligation for my service.

Remember, this is a Medicare covered procedure.

The Medicare 2020 marketing period begins tomorrow, October 1st. The Annual Election Period (AEP) begins on October 15th. Stay tuned for more information.

Social Security turns 84 today!

We are working hard to get Congress to BOOST benefits for all working Americans: http://bit.ly/ncboost

Scammers don't take holidays - including April Fool's Day. Beware of any caller asking for your Medicare number or other information. More ways to prevent fraud: www.medicare.gov/fraud.

The new Medicare cards have all been mailed. If you didn't get your new card, sign into your MyMedicare.gov account to get your new Medicare number or print your official card. If you don't yet have an account, go to https://www.mymedicare.gov/ and create one.

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The Medicare 2019 OEP is back. Starting January 1st, 2019 there will be an open enrollment period (OEP) that will allow Medicare beneficiaries to make "like plan" changes until March 31st, 2019. If you are happy with your current plan, you don't need to do anything. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Only 15 more days left in the Medicare 2019 Annual Election Period. Let me know if you need help.

The 2019 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period starts on October 15th.

Medicare will never call you uninvited and ask for personal or private information for you to get your new Medicare number or card. Hang up on scammers!

10 things to know about your new Medicare card: go.medicare.gov/newcard

To find out when your new Medicare card will get to you and to see what it will look like, visit Medicare.gov/newcard. Remember, you can stil use your current card until the new one arrives.

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New Medicare cards are on the way.

OOPS, did you miss your Medicare enrollment when you turned 65? You still have time to sign up for Part A and/or Part B if you act soon. The General Election Period runs from January 1 to March 31, for coverage starting July 1.

Did you know that President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill on July 30, 1965? Coverage officially took effect in 1966. ONE MILLION people signed up within the first week.

Only 4 days left in the open enrollment period to make a change in your Medicare plan for next year. If you are happy with your current plan, then you do NOT have to make a change.

The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) begins today. This is an opportunity to review and make changes to your 2018 plan. Here's a helpful site: http://go.cms.gov/2zbJDGO. Please contact me with any questions. Remember, there is never any charge or obligation for my services.

Medicare Open Enrollment: ready to choose a plan? Medicare Open Enrollment starts today! Choosing a plan is an important and personal decision. Now’s the time to think about what matters to you, and find the Medicare plan that meets your needs. He…

COMING IN 2018: New Medicare cards will offer greater protection from identity theft. Read more: http://go.cms.gov/2wYXhPU

Today is National Senior Citizens Day. It was established in 1988 with a presidential proclamation by President Ronald Regan.

Did you know that you can request a replacement Medicare card online using your my Social Security Account?