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Social Security Phone Scams on the Rise ~ When in Doubt, Hang Up!
We’ve written a couple warnings on “spoofed” Social Security phone scams, where scammers “appear” to be from Social Security...
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NAIC Cautions Free Financial Seminars May Not Be a Bargain
Hundreds of financial seminars are presented each year, often boosting attendance by offering a free meal at an upscale...
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As Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches, Continue to Guard Your Card!
As Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7) approaches, and public outreach about Medicare enrollment options and changes...
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SMP & Advocates Address Top Medicare Scams in 2-Min News Video
Micki Nozaki, our California SMP Project Director, and our partner, Adrienne Omansky, founder of Stop Senior Scams Acting Troupe,...
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CMS’ Revised Marketing Guidelines for 2020 are Good for Plans, Harmful for Beneficiaries
Each year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) revises it’s Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for...
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Have You Been Contacted to Participate in the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey?
The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) is an important national study designed to provide information on the health care...
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CHA Voices Concerns on the New Medicare Plan Finder Tool
California Health Advocates submitted the letter below voicing our concerns and some solutions on the new Medicare Plan Finder...
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Learn Tips to Stop Illegal Robocalls
Do you or someone you know receive multiple unwanted and illegal robocalls a day? If so, our partners at...
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Beware of Offers for “Free” Back Braces Covered by Medicare ~ Fraud Alert Available in 8 Languages
Scammers are broadcasting TV commercials or contacting Medicare beneficiaries by phone to offer “free or low cost” knee, back...
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New Fraud Alert Targets Fraudulent Hospice Enrollments
Fraudulent hospice enrollments are on the rise and are dangerous. Not only do they rob Medicare and taxpayers of...
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