MEDICARE FRAUD

Medicare fraud, Medical frauds or a Medical billing scam such as a Medicaid scam are popular forms of health insurance frauds.

Senior citizens are frequent targets of Medicare fraud, especially by medical equipment manufacturers who offer seniors free medical products in exchange for their Medicare numbers.

Avoiding Health Insurance Frauds

Never sign blank insurance claim forms.

Never give blanket authorization to a medical provider to bill for services rendered.

Ask your medical providers what they will charge and what you will be expected to pay out-of-pocket.

Carefully review your insurer's explanation of the benefits statement. Call your insurer and provider if you have questions.

Give your insurance/Medicare identification only to those who have provided you with medical services.

• Keep accurate records of all health care appointments.

• Know if your physician ordered equipment for you.

Counterfeit Prescription Drugs

Be mindful of appearance. Closely examine the packaging and lot numbers of prescription drugs and be alert of any changes from one prescription to the next.

Consult your pharmacist or physician if your prescription drug looks suspicious.

Alert your pharmacist and physician immediately if your medication causes adverse side effects or if your condition does not improve.

Use caution when purchasing drugs on the Internet. Do not purchase medications from unlicensed online distributors or those who sell medications without a prescription.

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