How to Change the Address on a Medicaid Card

Medicare makes health care possible for many people 65 and older or with chronic disabilities. Medicare is a government program under the Social Security Administration. Therefore to change any personal information with Medicare it must be changed through the Social Security Administration.

Things You'll Need

• A telephone
• A computer with Internet access
• Your zip code

Instructions

How to Change the Address on a Medicaid Card

1. Contact the Social Security Administration by telephone at [phone]. when you reach a representative, make them aware that your address has changed and they will assist you in updating your information.

2. You can also visit your local Social Security office. There are representatives available to meet with you in person and assist in updating your address. You can locate your neighborhood office by visiting https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp.

3. If you use the Social Security Administration's online service and have had a password issued to you from Social Security you can change your address online. Log on to https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/ICOA/coa001.jsp and click on "Use my social security password to change my address."

References

• Social Security Administration
• Medicare