Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. In late January, I talked with Bill, a client whose job, along with ...

Three days ago, a woman called me and asked if I had received my new or updated Medicare card. I said I had not, nor had I ...

But know that using the old card could lead to denial of claims and plan applications. Note that this step applies to those who have Original Medicare, with or without a Medicare supplement.

Three days ago, a woman called me and asked if I had received my new or updated Medicare card. I said I had not, nor had I heard of such a thing. She said I need a new one because my old card was now ...

File photo of a Medicare card, taken in June this year. Medicare will begin capping prescription drug costs at $2,000 from January 1. File photo of a Medicare card, taken in June this year.

Three days ago, a woman called me and asked if I had received my new or updated Medicare card. I said I had not, nor had I heard ...