Medicare Fraud: How To Be Aware Of It


The first and most important thing to remember when it comes to Medicare fraud is not to give out any personal information. You might have people coming to your door trying to sell you Medicare products but you must remember that they can give you information about what they are selling – they have no right to ask you for any personal information and they do not have the authority to enroll you in any plan.

Just in case you are not sure about any plan, do call 1-800-MEDICARE and make sure. Whoever comes to the door selling plans has to do just that – he can give you or mail you information but he cannot sell you a plan at the door. So the onus is on you to keep yourself safe from anyone who is trying to steal your personal information. Keep tabs on your coverage plans and read the Medicare Summary Notice carefully, paying attention to all the items listed.

In case there is something there you don’t quite understand, it would be good if you could talk to your physician. Any little mistake that occurs can be corrected with his help or by the provider or at the supplier’s office. They could also give you a lot of help and guidance about any concerns that you might have.

Any suspicion of Medicare fraud can be reported instantly by phoning or mailing the number or address given in the MSN or Medicare Summary Notice. If you do write in, remember to state clearly that you are writing in with a fraud complaint and write down all the facts as you know them, preferably with any name and identification that you might have. Just a little care and you could keep Medicare fraud out of the Medicare system.


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