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What’s a “Medicare Agent”?

California Health Advocates > Fraud & Abuse > What’s a “Medicare Agent”?

Posted by Karen Fletcher on February 26, 2018

Too often we’ve come across insurance agents misleadingly calling themselves “Medicare agents,” as a way to give themselves more credibility. Agents are to represent themselves with their associated Medicare health plan name. They are NOT Medicare agents. If you or someone you know, comes across such a situation, call our California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 855-613-7080. If you or someone you know wants to explore their Medicare options, contact your local Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) at 800-434-0222. HICAP provides free, unbiased counseling and advocacy on Medicare and relate health care options.

Claire Pisching, our SMP Liaison for the Fresno/Madera HICAP recently warned a service coordinator about such “Medicare” agents, and prevented such an agent from coming to give a misleading presentation for the residents. Go SMP!

Filed Under: Fraud & Abuse, Professionals

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About Karen Fletcher

Our blogger Karen J. Fletcher is CHA's publications consultant. She provides technical expertise, writing and research on Medicare, health disparities and other health care issues. With a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley, she serves in health advocacy as a trainer and consultant. See her current articles.

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