Be Aware Of Open Enrollment Scams

Looking to make changes to your Medicare coverage? Now’s the time, Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period runs until December 7th.

But as you compare your coverage options, keep an eye out for scammers, they know about Open Enrollment also.

Scammers often pretend to be from Medicare, or connected to Medicare, to try to steal your money or personal information. They might contact you and say they need your Medicare, bank account, or credit card number for your “new” Medicare card. That’s a scam, Medicare sends its cards to you automatically for free.

Stay clear of these and other Medicare scams during Open Enrollment, and any other time:

Don’t give personal information to someone who contacts you unexpectedly and claims to be from Medicare. Medicare will call and ask for your personal information.

If you think you’ve received a fake Medicare call or information, call 1-800-MEDICARE to check.

For additional help to prevent, detect, and report potential Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477).