Watch Out for Medicare Fraud

[Trene4000]

Its that time of the year to either find a new Medicare/Medical program or stick with your current one.  These top five scams should be watched for:

1. Switching plans is a must.

"Don't ever believe somebody who says you have to change your Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plan," Nozaki says.

 

2. Medicare is changing cards.

It's a scam. Again, Medicare will never call you or show up at your door – or ask you for personal information via email.

 

3. For you, a special price.

Here's how it goes down: Insurance agents tell seniors that for a limited time, they can sign up for an early bird discount – which amounts to a much lower monthly premium for a particular health plan. "Most of the time it's B.S.," Nozaki says.

To shop for or enroll in legitimate Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plans, check out the Medicare plan finder at http://www.medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE, or 800-633-4227.

 

4. Health fair scams.

A common tactic by vendors with bad intent is to staff a table at a health fair and advertise a free gift, like nutrition supplements. To enter into a drawing for a free prize, you'll be asked to sign up by giving your name and Medicare number, and to come in back in a little while to see if you've won.

 

5. Phony organizations.

Sometimes crooks will get illegal access to your medical information from your doctor's office and call with enough detail about your personal situation to lure you into sharing more personal details that can lead to fraud.

 

For more information, see this site below:

https://www.sharecare.com/health/medicare-insurance/article/how-to-protect-yourself-against-common-medicare-scams?cmpid=sc-et-em-00-up-12042015&eid=1100004761&memberid=28449868&_sid=ea95ef38-8030-480f-a314-112e0476ecc8

[EatAjaxAndDie]

Tis the season for Medicare fraud.

[TronRP]

Since I've been ditched by the "Healthcare Act" and denied by Medicaid, I find this story somewhat hilarious since none of these services will touch me with a 10 foot pole.

[sekhmet2002]

Good information to know.