Warning Signs of a Medicare Scam
Medicare scams remain a concern for the healthcare system and society. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlights five warning signs that can help you recognize potential scams. Recognizing these signs can help you educate beneficiaries about how to identify potential scams and protect their personal information.
These signs include:
Offers of “free” items or services in exchange for beneficiaries' Medicare information.
Pressure to switch Medicare plans or pay a fee to enroll in a supposedly better plan.
Requests to update or replace Medicare card by providing personal information or payment.
Threats to cancel beneficiaries' Medicare coverage unless they act immediately.
Claims that beneficiaries are owed a refund and requests for their Medicare or banking information.
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