Information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is in the news just about every day. If you’re considering signing up for one of the plans being offered, chances are you are gathering lots of information about your drugs, your drug coverage, and the available prescription plan options, and making lists to determine your needs. Unfortunately, not everyone who …
Consumer Alert – Medicare Scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert on 11/22/2019 urging Michigan seniors and their loved ones to be on the lookout for Medicare scams. The alert provides eight tips to avoid becoming a victim of Medicare scams. 1. Never give your Medicare number or other personal information to an unexpected caller or someone …
Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads
Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government businesses from using words or emblems that …
From Social Security
Protecting your information is an important part of Social Security’s mission. You work hard and make a conscious effort to save and plan for retirement. Unfortunately, fraud and scams are a part of our current reality. Scammers try to stay a step ahead of us, but our cyber-security programs help us protect the information entrusted to us. Despite the techniques …
Don’t be bullied!
If someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don’t share your personal information, hang up and call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare Fraud
How can you spot – and report – Medicare fraud?
