HEALTH MATTERS
* DO visit www.medicare.gov/fraud to learn more about how you can protect yourself from Medicare fraud.
* DON'T give your Medicare card or Medicare number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it.
* DON'T accept medical supplies, equipment, or genetic testing kits from door-to-door salesmen or solicitors at a mall or fair.
* DON'T let anyone persuade you to receive health care services you don't need, such as genetic testing. Only make these decisions with your doctor.
Reporting Medicare Fraud
If you think you may have spotted fraud, you should report it right away. No matter how minimal the information you share is, it could be the missing piece to stopping the next fraud scheme. If you are a victim of fraud, know that you won't be penalized or lose your coverage for reporting it. Even if you are not a victim, it's important to report any fraud scams you encounter to Medicare. Report suspected fraud by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or online through the Office of the Inspector General.
Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
"DON'T accept medical supplies, equipment, or genetic testing kits from door-to-door salesmen..."