As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency comes to an end, fraudsters are still attempting to bill Medicare for sham tests or treatments and are targeting individuals to illegally obtain money or Medicare numbers.
Report potential COVID-19 fraud, errors, or abuse if:
- You provided your Medicare number to someone other than your doctor, health care provider, or other trusted representative who contacted you through an unsolicited call, text, or email
- Someone comes to your door offering “free” coronavirus testing, treatment, or supplies
- You were told there was a COVID-19 Medicare card coming and you needed to confirm your Medicare number
- You took a survey and gave out your Medicare number in exchange for money or gifts
- You purchased a COVID-19 vaccination card
To learn more about tips related to COVID-19 fraud, click here.
To learn how to read your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB), click here.
Report Suspected Fraud
To report suspected fraud, click here.
COVID-19 Fraud Resources
Ending of the Public Health Emergency:
- CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the Transition Forward from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expires
- Administration for Community Living Blog: Public Health Emergency "Unwinding:" Changes to Medicaid Enrollment and Eligibility
- Consumer Fact Sheet on COVID-19 Tests (English) (Spanish)
- Medicare will continue to cover COVID-19 vaccines at no cost.
- You'll be able to get COVID-19 PCR and antigen tests with no out-of-pocket costs when ordered by a doctor.
- However, Medicare will no longer cover or pay for over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests.
- Expanded telehealth services will continue through December 31, 2024.
SMP Consumer Fraud Alert Resources:
- SMP Consumer Fraud Alerts Page
- SMP Consumer Fraud Alert: COVID-19 (English) (Spanish)
- COVID-19 Consumer Tip Sheets
- Infographics
- Videos:
Coverage:
- Administration for Community Living (ACL): ACL.gov/COVID-19
- Medicare:
Testing Scams:
- Flyers
- Infographics - Optional: When posting about COVID-19 use #SMPwatchCOVID19
Vaccine/Treatment Scams:
- Infographics - Optional: When posting about COVID-19 use #SMPwatchCOVID19
Other COVID-19 Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- COVID-19 Webpage: CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
CMS COVID-19 Resources for Vulnerable Populations:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
OIG Fraud Alert Resources
- OIG Fraud Alert
- Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Vaccines
- Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Infographic
- Combatting COVID-19 Health Care Fraud