The Daily - New Medicare Cards Debut in 2018: What You Need to Know

View Online MENU CLOSE Welcome, Steven! Valued Member Since: 2016 Download Our App Rewards for Good Staying Sharp Find Local Events Member Benefits AARP Home Thursday, June 08, 2017 YOUR UPDATE Get Member Benefits on the Go! Download the AARP Now App for News, Local Events and Deals Getty Images 1 In an effort to combat identity theft and fraud, Social Security numbers will no longer appear on new Medicare ID cards, which will automatically be mailed to all beneficiaries in 2018. Find out what else you need to know. 2 Loneliness and isolation have become a major health issue affecting older adults and may lead to serious health problems. Learn about a new initiative that's designed to treat isolation as a health issue. 3 You might not know it judging by some recent high-profile incidents, but customer satisfaction ratings for North American airlines are at an all-time high. 4 Overwhelmed by the dizzying array of yogurt choices at your supermarket? We break down the health differences between the two main varieties — regular and Greek. 5 If your morning snap, crackle and pop comes more from your knees than your breakfast cereal, you may be heading for this painful condition. 6 Wondering how much you'll actually spend on health care with Medicare? We've created this Medicare Q&A tool to help guide you through some of the more common questions. 7 Brian Cox stars as titular character Winston in the new biopic Churchill. But does the film showcase Cox's finest hour? Or does it just bomb? Check out our critic's take. 8 Actor Alec Baldwin shares details of his painful battle with an infectious disease that tends to spread during summer. 9 Are there any old TV series that you continue to enjoy? Or perhaps you've just discovered one you missed the first time around. Share your classic picks. Advertisement Advertisement Download Our App   AARP.org Contact Us AARP ©1995-2017. All rights reserved. | 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049 | Privacy Policy