Social
Security Announces New Online Service for
Replacement
Medicare Cards
Available to
Recipients with a my Social Security Account
The Social Security Administration introduced
the expansion of online services available through its my Social Security portal available at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Carolyn
W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that Medicare beneficiaries
can now obtain a replacement card if they have lost, damaged, or simply need to
replace it online using a my Social Security account.
"I’m excited about this newest online feature
to the agency’s my Social Security portal and the added convenience
we’re providing Medicare beneficiaries," Acting Commissioner Colvin said.
"Any my Social
Security account holder who misplaces their Medicare card will be able to request a
replacement card using their online my Social Security account."
Requesting a replacement card through my Social Security account is a convenient, cost-effective and
secure way to ensure Medicare beneficiaries have a critical piece of identification available when required by
medical providers as proof of Medicare coverage. Simply access your
online my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount
and select the “Replacement Documents” tab. Then select “Mail my replacement
Medicare card.” After you request a
card, it will arrive in the mail in approximately 30 days.
my Social Security is a secure, online hub for doing
business with Social Security, and more than 19 million people have created an
a personal account. Current Social Security beneficiaries can
manage their account—change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit
verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099. Account holders still
in the workforce can verify their earnings, and obtain estimates of future
benefits. In addition to those existing services, Medicare beneficiaries will
now be able to request a replacement Medicare card without waiting for a
replacement form in the mail.
For more information about my Social Security or to establish an account visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.