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Other mailings

 

Replacement Medicare card letter

  • Why did I get it?
    Your Medicare coverage, Medicare Number, or name changed, or you (or someone on your behalf) asked for a new Medicare card.
  • When do I get it?
     When you (or someone on your behalf) asks for a new card, or when your Medicare coverage, Medicare Number or name changes.


Medicare & You Handbook

  • Why did I get it?
    To give you:
    • A summary of your Medicare benefits, rights, and protections
    • Lists of available health and drug plans
    • Answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare
  • When do I get it?
    Late September
You can also log into (or create) your secure Medicare account to sign up to get “Medicare & You” electronically instead of a paper copy in the mail each fall.


Beneficiary survey letter

  • Why did I get it?
    We’re asking you to give us feedback about Medicare in a special survey.
  • When do I get it?
    Late summer


Qualifying Health Coverage notice

  • Why did I get it?
    To tell you that your Medicare Part A coverage is considered qualifying health coverage for the current federal income tax year.
  • When do I get it?
    January


Letters about your secure Medicare account

  • Why did I get it?
    To confirm actions you took (or you asked us to take for you) on Medicare.gov in your secure Medicare account, including:
    • Creating your new account
    • Resetting your password
    • Closing your account
    • Reactivating your closed account
  • When do I get it?
    Each time you take one of the listed actions (or ask us to take one for you) in your secure Medicare account.


Plan marketing materials

  • Why did I get it?
    A Medicare plan or insurance company sent you marketing materials for the upcoming plan year you can use to compare plans during Open Enrollment.
  • When do I get it?
    October