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Open Enrollment Means Open Season for Medicare Scams

Posted on 10/21/24

It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.

Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or limited-time offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.

Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan.

Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to medicare.gov or by calling 800-633-4227.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.

This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the AARP Maryland page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.<br><br>Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">limited-time</span></span></span> offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.<br><br>Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. <br><br>Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.medicare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medicare.gov</a></span></span> or by calling 800-633-4227.<br><br>Be a fraud fighter! If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.<br><br><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Ffraudwatchnetwork&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckstokes%40aarp.org%7C24fe3c0ad9c04fdf40d908d946d2a88c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637618692842390966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=IBS3Yo8BbkqR43ZUskNk5Ur7CKxYuv%2FTRXhsVzADR8Y%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</b></a></span></span><b> or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.</b><br><br></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.<br><br>Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">limited-time</span></span></span> offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.<br><br>Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. <br><br>Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.medicare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medicare.gov</a></span></span> or by calling 800-633-4227.<br><br>Be a fraud fighter! If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.<br><br><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Ffraudwatchnetwork&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckstokes%40aarp.org%7C24fe3c0ad9c04fdf40d908d946d2a88c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637618692842390966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=IBS3Yo8BbkqR43ZUskNk5Ur7CKxYuv%2FTRXhsVzADR8Y%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</b></a></span></span><b> or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.</b><br><br></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.<br><br>Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">limited-time</span></span></span> offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.<br><br>Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. <br><br>Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.medicare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medicare.gov</a></span></span> or by calling 800-633-4227.<br><br>Be a fraud fighter! If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.<br><br><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Ffraudwatchnetwork&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckstokes%40aarp.org%7C24fe3c0ad9c04fdf40d908d946d2a88c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637618692842390966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=IBS3Yo8BbkqR43ZUskNk5Ur7CKxYuv%2FTRXhsVzADR8Y%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</b></a></span></span><b> or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.</b><br><br></p></div>
    
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.<br><br>Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">limited-time</span></span></span> offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.<br><br>Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. <br><br>Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.medicare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medicare.gov</a></span></span> or by calling 800-633-4227.<br><br>Be a fraud fighter! If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.<br><br><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Ffraudwatchnetwork&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckstokes%40aarp.org%7C24fe3c0ad9c04fdf40d908d946d2a88c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637618692842390966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=IBS3Yo8BbkqR43ZUskNk5Ur7CKxYuv%2FTRXhsVzADR8Y%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</b></a></span></span><b> or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.</b><br><br></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.<br><br>Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">limited-time</span></span></span> offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.<br><br>Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. <br><br>Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.medicare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medicare.gov</a></span></span> or by calling 800-633-4227.<br><br>Be a fraud fighter! If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.<br><br><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Ffraudwatchnetwork&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckstokes%40aarp.org%7C24fe3c0ad9c04fdf40d908d946d2a88c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637618692842390966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=IBS3Yo8BbkqR43ZUskNk5Ur7CKxYuv%2FTRXhsVzADR8Y%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</b></a></span></span><b> or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.</b><br><br></p></div>
    
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.<br><br>Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">limited-time</span></span></span> offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity.<br><br>Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. <br><br>Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.medicare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medicare.gov</a></span></span> or by calling 800-633-4227.<br><br>Be a fraud fighter! If you can <u>spot</u> a scam, you can <u>stop</u> a scam.<br><br><b>AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarp.org%2Ffraudwatchnetwork&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckstokes%40aarp.org%7C24fe3c0ad9c04fdf40d908d946d2a88c%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637618692842390966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=IBS3Yo8BbkqR43ZUskNk5Ur7CKxYuv%2FTRXhsVzADR8Y%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</b></a></span></span><b> or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.</b><br><br></p></div>
    
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BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118