by Marihelen Gallagher | May 31, 2023 | Healthcare Fraud, Medicare Fraud Alerts
Hello! The SMP National Resource Center is coming out with their own app. It is very similar to ours, making ours obsolete. This is a notification, that beginning tomorrow, June 1st, this app will no longer be available. For more information regarding the SMP program...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Apr 12, 2023 | Article, COVID-19, Fighting Fraud, health, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic, Scam Alert
The COVID-19 public health emergency is scheduled to end May 1. Medicare beneficiaries will continue to receive COVID-19 vaccines at no cost even after May. Be on the lookout for scammers who may take this opportunity to push a few more COVID-19 scams out before then....
by Marihelen Gallagher | Mar 29, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, health, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic
One thing to look for when you are reviewing your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) is called upcoding. This is when a provider bills for a more advanced billing code than the code that corresponds with the care provided. This action causes an increase in the payment...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Mar 23, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, health, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic
If you get a call from someone offering a service or products and say Medicare will cover it, it’s a scam. Scammers may have illegally gotten your Medicare number. Even if they have your Medicare number, don’t confirm it or agree to anything. Hang up and report...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Mar 15, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Medicare News
Did you know you can create a free account at Medicare.gov to manage your Medicare account? Check your claims as soon as they are available to catch any errors. Here are 3 reasons to get a medicare.gov account. Source: SMP Resource Center
by Marihelen Gallagher | Mar 8, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft
Caregivers, you are an important role in the fight against Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse. Here are just a few things you can do to protect your loved ones from scams: – Assist in reviewing Medicare statements – Learn about scams and warn loved ones...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Mar 1, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Uncategorized
Back brace and genetic testing scams continue to be common complaints when it comes to Medicare scams. Here is what to do if you receive unwanted braces or kits: – If possible, refuse any package you aren’t expecting – Open the box and find the name...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Feb 22, 2023 | Article, Fighting Fraud, health, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic, Scam Alert
When you are on social media sites, be careful for misleading ads and posts offering free things when it comes to Medicare. The SMP has heard reports of spend cards, Medicare flex cards, and dental coverage offers targeting Medicare beneficiaries that lead the online...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Feb 15, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, health, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic, Scam Alert
Many times, scammers calling just need you to agree to their “free” products or services so they can bill Medicare. Don’t say “Yes” to any yes/no questions, even unrelated ones like “Can you hear me?” Respond with “I...
by Marihelen Gallagher | Feb 8, 2023 | Fighting Fraud, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Infographic, Media
“Can you hear me?” Do NOT say, “Yes.” Scammers call and ask questions to get a “yes” that they can record and then use, saying you have agreed to a product or service. Instead, try other phrases like “I can,” “I...
