How long should I keep my Medicare Summary Notices?

Answered by 9 licensed agents

For at least a year, disguard them once you get the new ones.

If its a claim issue i wuld keep them until the claim us settled

Answered by Mike Alexander on April 20, 2026

Broker Licensed in TX, AL, AR & 16 other states

Answered by Mike Alexander Medicare Insurance Agent
I recommend keeping your Medicare Summary Notices for at least five years even thought most brokers lean towards only two years.

Answered by Doug Carlson on April 28, 2026

Agent Licensed in MA, AL, AZ & 11 other states

Answered by Doug Carlson Medicare Insurance Agent
At least for the year. But as far as keeping them any longer than 2 years, I do not think that is necessary.

Answered by Kristen Skinner on April 20, 2026

Broker Licensed in OK

Answered by Kristen Skinner Medicare Insurance Agent
Keep your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) for at least 1 year, up to 3 years is better.

Why keep them:

Check for billing errors or fraud

Compare with provider bills

Use for tax or appeal purposes

Answered by Priscilla Ramos on April 20, 2026

Agent Licensed in OH, AZ, FL & 5 other states

Answered by Priscilla Ramos Medicare Insurance Agent
Hang onto them for a year or two just to make sure everything checks out. If something looks off or gets messy, keep them longer—otherwise you’re safe to clean house.

Answered by Kris Moen on April 20, 2026

Agent Licensed in ND

Answered by Kris Moen Medicare Insurance Agent
You should keep your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) for at least 1 year, since they can be used to track services, spot billing errors, and support appeals.

If you’re dealing with ongoing treatment or claims issues, it’s smart to keep them longer, up to 3–5 years for your records.

Answered by Mary Brown on April 20, 2026

Broker Licensed in NJ, DE, FL & NC, OH, PA & TX

Answered by Mary Brown Medicare Insurance Agent
To be safe I would keep them until the end of the year. Most people just toss them but I always ask my clients to hold on to them until the following year.

Answered by Jack Mayer on April 20, 2026

Agent Licensed in CA & NV

Answered by Jack Mayer Medicare Insurance Agent
1-3 years is the suggested time frame, but make sure to verify that you do not have any outstanding unpaid bills or charges which may need disputed.

Answered by Amy Jones on April 20, 2026

Broker Licensed in WV, AL, AZ & 29 other states

Answered by Amy Jones Medicare Insurance Agent
Your plan summary must be kept as long as you have that plan. When you get a new plan, you will also get a new plan summary.

Answered by Leonie Dawkins on April 20, 2026

Agent Licensed in GA & NJ

Answered by Leonie Dawkins Medicare Insurance Agent

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