by Jenni Espay | Oct 20, 2021 | Article, Healthcare Fraud, Medicare Fraud Alerts, Scam Alert
October 20, 2021 During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which begins on October 15 and ends December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2022. You can get help comparing Medicare plans from your local State Health...
by Jenni Espay | Oct 13, 2021 | Article, Broadcast, Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Medicare Fraud Alerts, Scam Alert
October 13, 2021 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Genetic testing fraud occurs when Medicare is billed for a test or screening that was not medically...
by Jenni Espay | Oct 6, 2021 | Article, Broadcast, COVID-19, Medicare News
October 6, 2021 Important update on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots If you previously got 2 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, you can get a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine if you fall into one of these groups: • You’re 65 and...
by Jenni Espay | Sep 30, 2021 | Article, Broadcast, Fighting Fraud, Infographic, Medicare News, Scam Alert
September 30, 2021 A robocall with a voice disguised as a woman named Becky, supposedly a patient advocate from Medicare, is calling offering free genetic testing for early signs of cancer or heart disease. Don’t fall for it – don’t give them any information. Medicare...
by Jenni Espay | Sep 15, 2021 | Article, Healthcare Fraud, Scam Alert
September 15, 2021 If you or someone you care about has diabetes and are struggling to afford expensive medications like insulin, ads for products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Type I or Type II diabetes might catch your attention. But do these products really...
by Jenni Espay | Aug 25, 2021 | Article, COVID-19, Fighting Fraud, Infographic, Scam Alert
August 25, 2021 Look out for fake COVID-19 vaccine cards and negative test results More and more places are requiring proof that you’ve had a COVID-19 vaccine or have recently tested negative before giving you access. Scammers see this as an opportunity to profit by...
