Medicare Enrollment Scams
Protect Yourself From Fraud.
Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of the New York StateWide Senior Action Council, advises seniors to be wary of potential scams involving Medicare Enrollment Fraud.
As older adults look for their best health coverage options, make sure to keep an eye out for fraudsters! Open Enrollment can quickly become an ‘Open Season’ for scammers.Alvarez advises seniors to watch out for several potential Medicare Enrollment scams:
- Scammers may claim to represent Medicare
- Scammers may ask for personal information
- Scammers might pressure or threaten you
- They offer gifts or rewards to enroll
If you suspect your Medicare number has been compromised or you’ve been enrolled in a plan without your permission, contact the New York State Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-333-4374, or visit www.nysenior.org.
Author summary: Beware of Medicare scams.
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