Medicare Scams Are Common This Time of Year

Medicare scams are common and come in many different and ever-evolving forms. Medicare fraud is more common during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7), a window in which you can change your Medicare health and drug plans. Learn about many different Medicare scams; risks and consequences of Medicare fraud; how to prevent and lower your risk; and how to report Medicare scams. This story from U.S. News & World Report also includes advice from the SMP.

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