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| Protect Yourself and Medicare from Billing Fraud |
| Medicare - How are Bills Paid in Original Medicare? |
Most doctors, pharmacists, plans, and other health care providers who work with Medicare are honest. Unfortunately, there may be some who are dishonest. Medicare is working with other government agencies to protect you and the Medicare Program from such dishonesty. Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got. Medicare fraud takes a lot of money every year from the Medicare Program. You pay for it with higher premiums. A fraud scheme can be carried out by individuals, companies, or groups of individuals. The following are examples of possible Medicare fraud:
If you suspect billing fraud, here’s what you can do: 1. Contact your health care provider to be sure the bill is correct. 2. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. 3. Call the Inspector General’s hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). TTY users should call 1-800-377-4950.
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