TEN WAYS SENIOR CITIZENS CAN AVOID MEDICARE FRAUDSenior citizens, due to age and medications can be at risk of fraud surrounding their use of the government's Medicare program. Here are ten ways seniors can avoid being victimized by Medicare fraud.
1. NEVER give out a Medicare number over the telephone.
2. NEVER allow anyone to convince you to ask your physician for services you don't think you need.
3. DON'T accept services claiming to be free
4. DON'T accept medical equipment or supplies from a door-to-door salesperson.
5. BE WARY of providers who say they are members of Medicare or any other branch of the federal government. Remember that neither the federal government nor Medicare endorse any products sold by providers.
6. BE WARY of providers who use scare or pressure tactics to sell you medical services without giving you the chance to get a second opinion.
7. CAREFULLY REVIEW Medicare statements to ensure it properly reflects the services you actually received.
8.ALWAYS RELY on your personal physician to recommend medical services and equipment for you rather than obnoxious TV or radio sales pitches.
9. REPORT suspicious activities or statements which do not accurately reflect received services on your Medicare summary notice.
10. LEARN more about stopping Medicare or Medicaide fraud or abuse. TheLegalCenter.org has a list of contact information for various federal and state agencies who are concerned with Medicare and Medicaid issues.
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