Con artists may try to get your Medicare Number or personal information so they can steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. At Branco Insurance Group, it’s important to us that you and your identity stay safe so we put together the following list of tips to help you prevent Medicare fraud.
Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card. Remember:
- Medicare will never contact you for your Medicare Number or other personal information unless you’ve given them permission in advance.
- Medicare will never call you to sell you anything.
- You may get calls from people promising you things if you give them a Medicare Number. Don’t do it.
- Medicare will never visit you at your home.
- Medicare can’t enroll you over the phone unless you called first.
Do’s
- Protect your Medicare Number and your Social Security Number.
- Use a calendar to record all of your doctor’s appointments and any tests you get.
- Click here to learn more about Medicare and recent scams.
Don’ts
- Give your Medicare card, Medicare Number, Social Security card, or Social Security Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it.
- Accept offers of money or gifts for free medical care.
- Allow anyone, except your doctor or other Medicare providers, to review your medical records or recommend services.
- Contact your doctor to request a service that you don’t need.
Contact Branco Insurance Group at https://brancoinsurancegroup.com or call us (203) 723-8500 today to discuss your insurance needs with an agent!
Source:
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/reporting-medicare-fraud-and-abuse
https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/health-plans/your-coverage-options/plan-marketing-rules
