Never give your Medicare or Medicaid number to strangers
Don't be pressured into getting medical equipment, supplies or health insurance
Ask your physician to recommend medical services and equipment
Don't let anyone talk you into contacting your physician to request a service or product
that you don't need.
Never give your medicare or Medicaid number to anyone for a "free" service or piece of
equipment.
Remember, if it is free - they don't need your Medicare or Medicaid number.
Never accept medical supplies or equipment from a door-to-door salesperson.
Never let anyone look at your medical records or prescription medications unless you've
contacted your physician or pharmacist and gotten their approval.
Keep track of your appointments and medical services, supplies and equipment. When you
receive your Medicare Summary Notice(MSN), check the following:
Your Medicare Number should match the number on your card;
If your Name and Address are incorrect, contact both the Medicare carrier and Social
Security;
Services Provided is a brief description of the service or supply, the number of services
and service code. Also compare these to your records.
