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Medicare fraud is a real thing. There are people that aim to steal your identity by using your Medicare card illegally. This often occurs during Open Enrollment.
If you want to avoid identity theft, here is how you can protect your Medicare card.
Protect Yourself From Fraud
Guarding your Medicare card is important. Most people suggest that you treat it just like a credit card. You should never give the card number or the physical card to anyone except your doctor or other people who deserve to have it for legitimate reasons.
Keep your Medicare Number to yourself and if you ever get a call from someone asking to know this number, it is almost certainly a scam. This is one of the most common Medicare scams, so watch out.
You should also refuse any offer of money or free gifts related to medical care. This is usually a method identity thieves use to entice unaware Medicare beneficiaries. They will tell you that the gift will be sent as soon as you provide the Medicare Number. This is obviously a lie.
Record All Doctor’s Visits
You should always check your Medicare statements to find out if there are any illicit transactions appearing there. The best thing to do is to record all of your doctors’ appointments and any tests you have administered. If there is something on the statement that you didn’t receive, then your Medicare Number may be in the wrong hands.
If you discover that your card has been used somewhere it shouldn’t have been, call the provider that it was used at and ask for more information. Usually, the next step is reporting illicit activity.
Get Your Medicare Questions Answered
Medicare can be confusing sometimes. To get your questions answered, call Insured For Life at 1-888-989-0079.
