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August, 2000


NEW RESOURCE ON MEDICAID INFORMATION

Social Security has set up a centralized location where individuals in receipt of Medicaid can call  to request a replacement card or report a change of address.  They can also go online at the address below to request a replacement card.  At this time they are not yet set up for the change of address online.

The new number is: (800) 772-1213
The hours are: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time)
Internet: http://www.ssa.gov/medicarecard.html
The hours are: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.  until 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time

Information needed at the time of replacement request includes:

toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your name as it appears on your most recent Social Security card
toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your Social Security Number
toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your date and place of birth
toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your mother's maiden name (to help identify you)
toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your phone number in case we need to contact you about your request
toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your e-mail address (optional)
toc1.gif (183 bytes) Your last payment amount of the month and year you last received a payment if
     you have received benefits in the last 12 months