How To Report the Free Medicare Back Braces Scam.
- Call your health care provider and talk to him or her about this scam.
- You can also call the Medicare fraud hotline at 800-633-4227 (800-MEDICARE) or file a complaint at the Better Business Bureau Complaints page.
- Get in touch with Senior Medicare Patrols at 877-808-2468 or smpresource.org.
- You can report the fraud as well to the FBI at 1-800-Call-FBI.
- Call your doctor and tell him or her about the attempted scam.
- Call the Medicare fraud hotline: 800-633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
- File a complaint at BBB.org/complain.
- Get help from Senior Medicare Patrols: 877-808-2468 or smpresource.org.
- Report the fraud to the FBI at 800-Call- FBI.
How does the Medicare back brace scam work?
How the Scam Works You get a call saying you qualify for a back brace or a knee brace – totally paid for by Medicare. The scammer may pretend to be from Medicare, or they may claim to be the maker of durable medical equipment (DME).
Is it a scam to get a knee brace?
It’s a scam Whether it’s an “as seen on TV” ad or someone calling you claiming to be from Medicare, these are scams. The best way to get a new knee brace is to meet with a doctor face to face who can get you a properly fitting brace that will help relieve your pain.
Why did I get a brace from Medicare?
If a beneficiary provides or verifies personal or Medicare information, a brace is sent even if it is not requested by the beneficiary or medically necessary. Often, a beneficiary receives multiple braces. Medicare is then billed for each brace using the beneficiary's information.
How do I report a Medicare scam?
Here are some other steps you can take: Get help from Senior Medicare Patrols: 877-808-2468 or smpresource.org To report a scam, go to BBB Scam Tracker. To learn how to protect yourself, go to “ 10 Steps to Avoid Scams ”.
Does Medicare call for back braces?
If someone calls and says they're with Medicare and offers you a “free” or “low cost” brace, hang up right away. Medicare will never call you with such an offer. Never give your Medicare or other personal information over the phone to anyone.
What is considered Medicare abuse?
What Is Medicare Abuse? Abuse describes practices that may directly or indirectly result in unnecessary costs to the Medicare Program. Abuse includes any practice that does not provide patients with medically necessary services or meet professionally recognized standards of care.
Are there Medicare scam calls?
These callers claim that new Medicare, Social Security, or supplemental insurance benefits cards are being issued or that the beneficiary's file must be updated. The scam artist asks the citizen to verify or provide their personal banking information, which is then used to commit theft.
What are the three examples Medicare uses to describe abuse?
Common types of abuse include: Billing for unnecessary services (services that are not medically necessary) Overcharging for services or supplies. Misusing billing codes to increase reimbursement.
Why do I keep getting calls from Medicare assist?
If someone calls claiming to be from Medicare, asking for your Social Security number or bank information to get your new card or new benefits, that's a scam. Don't give personal information to a caller claiming to be from Medicare. You can't trust caller id.
Why am I getting so many phone calls about Medicare?
Phone calls Sometimes, they're selling phony products such as supplemental or prescription drug Medicare plans. The whole purpose of all of these calls is to obtain your personal information, whether that is your Medicare card number, your Social Security number, or banking information.