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Be Vigilant for Medicare Fraud

A recent column from a Medicare regional administrator tells seniors how to avoid fraud – and spot honest mistakes by Medicare providers. Check out “Medicare Q&A: Take steps to avoid being hit by fraud.” David Sayen’s column is published monthly. Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Trust Territories. If [...]

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Consumers Can Stop Medicare Fraud

At About.com, Susan’s Grandparents Blog offers up an excellent article on what seniors and their caregivers can do to prevent Medicare fraud. Two bits of advice from author Susan Adcox, who is monitoring her father’s Medicare bills: First, guard Medicare numbers. Never give them out over the phone. Don’t agree to any “free” services if [...]

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Is it really fraud?

Many seniors are vigilant about false charges to Medicare on their bills. However, sometimes these charges are simply mistakes, rather than criminal activity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urges Medicare patients to discuss charges with physicians, suppliers or providers first. If things seem fishy, then contact authorities. Not sure how to spot [...]

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