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Spot Health Insurance Scams Consumer Advice

(1 days ago) WebHealth Insurance Marketplace®: HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596. 2. Scammers say you need to pay a fee for a new Medicare card or you’ll lose your Medicare coverage. But …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/spot-health-insurance-scams

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Is that health insurance, a health product, or a scam?

(8 days ago) WebAccording to the FTC, Benefytt Technologies, Inc. and its partners did just that — tricking people into believing they could get Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant health …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/08/health-insurance-health-product-or-scam

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Health Care Fraud — FBI

(8 days ago) WebTips for Avoiding Health Care Fraud. Protect your health insurance information. Treat it like a credit card. Don't give it to others to use, and be mindful when using it at the …

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 …

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

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Fraud Protection Tips in the Health Insurance Marketplace®

(6 days ago) WebCalls come from 1-855-997-1890 or 844-477-7500. Caller ID may also show as Health Insurance MP or InsMarketplace. The Marketplace representative will say they’re calling …

https://www.healthcare.gov/protect-from-fraud-and-scams/

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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 …

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

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4 health insurance scams to avoid - SingleCare

(5 days ago) WebWatch out for these warning signs, and common scams. 1. High medical discount plans. Medical discount plans often promise to save you money on items your insurance may …

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/health-insurance-scams/

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CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James and Acting …

(7 days ago) WebContact the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Health Care Helpline at 1-800-428-9071 or the New York State Department of Financial Services' Consumer Hotline at 1-800-342 …

https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-05-12_health_insurance_renewal_scams.htm

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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 …

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

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Health Commissioner and Attorney General Offer Tips to Avoid …

(9 days ago) WebHealth Insurance Scams Related to Renewals Are Increasing Health Commissioner and Attorney General Offer Tips to Avoid Scams. New York's Health Plan Marketplace, …

https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-11-16_health_insurance_scams.htm

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Don’t fall for these common health care scams - MultiCare Vitals

(Just Now) WebWhat to do: Hang up. If the person claims to be from Medicare, call 800-633-4227 to report the call. If they claim to be from your insurance company, call the number listed on the …

https://www.multicare.org/vitals/spot-the-signs-of-a-health-care-scam/

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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 …

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

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

(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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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. …

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

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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). …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Billing woes, insurance denials: Hundreds of health complaints

(1 days ago) WebThere is an online complaint submission portal at ag.ny.gov, as well as the hotline at 1-800-771-7755. The most common complaints filed with the helpline involve billing errors, …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/billing-woes-insurance-denials-hundreds-145022500.html

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Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted of Health Care Fraud

(6 days ago) WebThe Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s efforts to combat health care fraud through the Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program. Since March 2007, this program, …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/medical-equipment-suppliers-convicted-health-care-fraud

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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Arizona's $2 billion Medicaid fraud was first announced one year ago

(8 days ago) WebArizona Republic. 0:04. 1:34. Arizona's Medicaid agency is a "completely new" organization one year after a humanitarian crisis caused by massive fraud was announced to the …

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2024/05/16/arizonas-2-billion-medicaid-fraud-was-first-announced-one-year-ago/73706945007/

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An FDA approved device offers a new treatment for ringing in the …

(3 days ago) WebFligor was impressed by the results of a clinical trial that found 84% of participants who tried Lenire experienced a significant reduction in symptoms. He became one of the first …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/15/1244501055/tinnitus-hearing-loss-ringing-ear-noise

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Four People Plead Guilty, Sentenced for Multi-Million-Dollar …

(5 days ago) WebIn February, Satine pleaded guilty to felony Medicaid fraud and theft by deception and was sentenced to 1½ to 5 years in state prison. He is required to pay $2.8 million dollars in …

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/four-people-plead-guilty-sentenced-for-multi-million-dollar-medicaid-fraud-scheme-that-involved-inflated-transportation-costs-other-phantom-services/

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Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens

(2 days ago) WebScammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens. The Coronavirus pandemic has not only had a dramatic health impact, but also an economic blow as many Americans are …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/02/scammers-are-scheming-healthcaregov-reopens

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CHP employee and 14 others charged in complex insurance fraud …

(7 days ago) WebCHP employee allegedly helps insurance scammers in intricate scheme 02:20. Prosecutors charged a California Highway Patrol employee and 14 other Southern California …

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/chp-employee-and-14-others-charged-in-complex-insurance-fraud-ring/

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UnitedHealth faces securities fraud lawsuit over undisclosed …

(3 days ago) WebUnitedHealth Group Inc. is facing a proposed securities fraud class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to disclose a Justice Department antitrust investigation, leading to a …

https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20240517/STORY/912364546/UnitedHealth-faces-securities-fraud-lawsuit-over-undisclosed-antitrust-probe

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The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System

(6 days ago) Web68. Hosted by Sabrina Tavernise. Featuring Christopher Flavelle. Produced by Nina Feldman , Shannon M. Lin and Jessica Cheung. Edited by MJ Davis Lin. With Michael …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/climate-insurance.html

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