the Social Security Administration. (c) Effective date (1) In general Clause (xiv) of section 205(c)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C) ), as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to Medicare cards issued on and after an effective date specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, but in no case shall such effective date be later than January 1, 2018. (2) Reissuance The Secretary shall provide for the reissuance of Medicare cards that comply with the requirements of such clause not later than January 1, 2019.