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Health Insurance Scams Consumer Advice

(7 days ago) WebCheck it out. Before you share your information, call Medicare (1-800-MEDICARE). Do some research, and check with someone you trust. Pass this information on to a friend. You probably know about these scams. But you might know someone who could use a …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/pass-it-on/health-insurance-scams

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Health Care Fraud — FBI

(8 days ago) WebThe FBI is the primary agency for investigating health care fraud, for both federal and private insurance programs. The FBI investigates these crimes in partnership with: Federal, state, and local

https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime/health-care-fraud

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Open enrollment is here. Watch out for health insurance scams

(1 days ago) WebAccording to a 2021 secret-shopper report on misleading marketing practices, which Volk co-authored, one broker incorrectly cited HIPAA, the law to protect patient privacy, as a reason to not

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/health-insurance-open-enrollment-spot-misleading-marketing-insurance-rcna54850

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How to avoid scams while shopping for health insurance

(3 days ago) WebThe warning signs of a health insurance scam include: 2. High-pressure sales techniques. (Being told you should “act now” instead of taking time to think carefully about your transaction.) Vague answers …

https://www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/avoid-scams-while-shopping-for-insurance/

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Fraud Alert: COVID-19 Scams - Office of Inspector General

(9 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Individuals are using testing sites, telemarketing calls, text messages, …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/

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Consumer Alerts - U.S. Department of Health and Human …

(2 days ago) WebThe public should remain vigilant for such scams. If you believe you have been the target or victim of a scam in which someone impersonated HHS or HHS OIG officials, please report this contact to the HHS OIG Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) or online .

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/

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Health Insurance Scams to Avoid - GoodRx

(1 days ago) WebHealthcare scams include everything from fake health insurance plans to Medicare card renewal fees. They pop up online and in spam emails all year long. Healthcare fraud is a felony in most states …

https://www.goodrx.com/insurance/health-insurance/health-insurance-scams-to-avoid

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How to Stay Protected From Health Insurance Scams

(7 days ago) WebAsk a trusted family member or friend to also look at the information. Watch out for fake government workers. Scammers can pose as government employees asking for your health information to “update it in the system.”. No such workers exist. If you need …

https://www.bcbsil.com/newsroom/category/affordability/health-insurance-scam-protection

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“the Division”) today are alerting New Jersey residents to remain vigilant of consumer fraud fueled by the uncertainty and fears surrounding COVID-19.Among the …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200410b.html

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Justice Department Charges Dozens for $1.2 Billion in Health Care …

(3 days ago) WebPrior to the charges announced as part of today’s nationwide enforcement action and since its inception in March 2007, the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, which maintains 16 strike forces operating in 27 districts, has charged more than 5,000 …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-charges-dozens-12-billion-health-care-fraud

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Laws Against Health Care Fraud Fact Sheet - Centers for …

(5 days ago) WebThe Health Care Fraud Statute makes it a criminal offense to knowingly and willfully execute a scheme to defraud a health care benefit program. Health care fraud is punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years. It is also subject to criminal fines of up to …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/overviewfwalawsagainstfactsheet072616pdf

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The Challenge of Health Care Fraud – NHCAA

(6 days ago) WebEveryone Shares the Burden of Health Care Fraud. In 2018, $3.6 trillion was spent on health care in the United States, representing billions in health insurance claims. It is an undisputed reality that some of these claims are fraudulent. Although they constitute only …

https://www.nhcaa.org/tools-insights/about-health-care-fraud/the-challenge-of-health-care-fraud/

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2024 Insurance Dishonesty Report - NerdWallet

(7 days ago) WebThe survey found that 11% of Americans don’t have insurance (other than possibly health) and 12% of Americans think insurance is a scam. Despite the costs, insurance can provide peace of mind

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/2024-insurance-dishonesty-report

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Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Scams & Misinformation during …

(3 days ago) WebThe number of scams related to the COVID-19 outbreak is increasing. Reports to the Federal Trade Commission show that scams have cost the public millions since the beginning of January. (1) And the actual cost could even be higher because …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2020/06/beware-scams/

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An insurance fraudster left my patient in tears. Enrollment fraud a

(7 days ago) WebOur health insurance system is complicated, a patchwork mess that leaves a gap. In Ohio, a single adult making less than $20,783 per year qualifies for Medicaid. Any more, and they have to find

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/an-insurance-fraudster-left-my-patient-in-tears-enrollment-fraud-a-danger-to-ohio/ar-BB1mLIF2

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How to avoid insurance scams - Yahoo Finance

(7 days ago) WebAlso, if someone is offering you a service for your business, check them out while also getting quotes from others. “Be vigilant. If it doesn’t look like a legitimate plan, it looks too good

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/avoid-insurance-scams-141440843.html

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebTRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (“OIFP”) today announced charges against 19 individuals for their alleged participation in an $11 million “medicine-for-cash” insurance fraud scheme …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases19/pr20190509c.html

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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against 48 …

(7 days ago) WebThe task force is comprised of agents, officers, and investigators from the FBI, NYPD, the New York State Insurance Fraud Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

https://www.fbi.gov/newyork/press-releases/2012/manhattan-u.s.-attorney-announces-charges-against-48-individuals-in-massive-medicaid-fraud-scheme-involving-the-diversion-and-trafficking-of-prescription-drugs

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NJ scams: Elder fraud is rampant in NJ. What to look out for

(9 days ago) WebMore than $87 million in NJ in 2021. Elder fraud is rising at an alarming rate nationwide, going from about 50,000 victims in 2017 to almost 100,000 in 2021, according to the most recent FBI

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/watchdog/2023/04/11/nj-fraud-senior-phone-scams-elder-fraud-grandparent-scam-what-to-do/70052568007/

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Pet insurance is booming. It's also mostly worthless.

(7 days ago) WebThe North American Pet Health Insurance Association found that pet owners in the US paid $3.9 billion in premiums in 2023, a 22% increase from the year before. Some 6.25 million pets in the US

https://www.businessinsider.com/is-pet-insurance-worth-it-cost-scams-premiums-preexisting-conditions-2024-5

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Whales Have an Alphabet - The New York Times

(Just Now) WebFeaturing Carl Zimmer. Produced by Alex Stern , Stella Tan , Sydney Harper and Nina Feldman. Edited by MJ Davis Lin. Original music by Elisheba Ittoop , Dan Powell , Marion Lozano , Sophia Lanman

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/podcasts/the-daily/whales-song.html

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