Tips to Avoid Medicare Scams During the Annual Enrollment Period

Medicare fraud is an unfortunate reality in the world today. Millions of dollars are lost every year from Medicare scams, and these scams can wreak havoc on the lives of individuals in Hawaii. Those who dismiss the possibility that they could fall victim are at the highest risk. Be sure to stay vigilant, discuss sensitive information only with people you trust, and take the right steps for your safety.

How to Avoid Medicare Scams in Hawaii

With Medicare fraud, the first step is admitting that it could happen to you, that way you can take steps to protect your information. Scams can be easily avoided if you take extra precautions and follow a few simple tips:

Common Medicare Scams

While most of the marketing scams listed above pertain to in-person meetings with agents, scammers may try to get information from you in other ways, too. Here are some common scams to be on the lookout for:

Another common phone scam is someone asking “Can you hear me?” They will edit you saying “yes” so that it sounds like you are agreeing to purchase a product or to submit information. If you answer the phone and someone you don’t know asks this, hang up immediately.

Scammers are getting smarter every day and finding new ways to trick Medicare recipients out of their information and money. Take extra precautions with every interaction to make sure your information and identity remain safe.

One crucial way to avoid Medicare fraud is by meeting with a licensed Medicare advisor if you have questions or concerns. When you trust Plan Advisors, you can guarantee that you're getting help from a reputable agent who takes your privacy and Medicare coverage seriously. Find a local trusted Medicare advisor today.

Medicare Scams in Hawaii

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii (http://smphawaii.org) provides information to detect, prevent, and report Medicare fraud, abuse, and waste. Protecting your personal information is the best line of defense in the fight against healthcare fraud and abuse.

Call SMP Hawaii at 586-7281 on Oahu. On the neighbor islands, call SMP Hawaii toll-free 1-800-296-9422.

Know Your Rights and Avoid Marketing Medicare Scams

During the Annual Enrollment Period, you may hear from your Medicare company or meet in person with a new agent. It is important to understand your rights because at this time there are very specific guidelines that agents are to follow. If they are marketing to you incorrectly, this is a violation of your rights and potentially deceitful.

Here are a few things to note about Medicare marketing during Open Enrollment:

If any agent does ask you questions they’re not supposed to you or anything feels off, it is okay to walk away and find someone else who will treat you with more respect.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Receive helpful reminders, updates, and information about Medicare Health Plans conveniently in your inbox

We are
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Insurance Agents

Speak to YOUR Licensed Insurance Agent
Copyright © 
2024
 Plan Advisors, LLC · Privacy Policy · Website Design by The Marketing Squad
Plan Advisors Hawaii