As more people reach retirement age, the risk of being targeted by scams, especially Medicare fraud, grows.
One of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is to never share your Medicare card, Medicare number, social security card, or social security number with anyone except your doctor or trusted health care providers who truly need it.
Ways to help keep your personal information safe:
- Guard your Medicare card like you would a credit card.
- Check your Medicare claims regularly to make sure they’re accurate.
- Report anything suspicious immediately.
Your Information is Valuable. Protect It.
If you suspect Medicare fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) right away.