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fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Some examples include:<\/p>\n
Alert:<\/strong><\/b> In January 2023, there was a privacy incident with a Medicare contractor that exposed the personal information of a small group of people with Medicare in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Letters were sent to everyone who might be impacted, with detailed information about what data was potentially exposed, and what to do next. If you didn\u2019t get a letter, it\u2019s very likely you weren\u2019t impacted. If you want to confirm, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.\u00a0 Get more details and review the letter. <\/a><\/p>\n How to spot & prevent Medicare fraud & abuse <\/span><\/p>\n If you think you\u2019ve spotted fraud, you may want to call your provider\u2019s office to ask about it. They may be able to help you understand the charges, or figure out if they made a billing error.<\/p>\n If you suspect that Medicare is being charged for an item or service you didn’t get, or your Medicare card or number is stolen, use the contact information below to report suspected fraud or abuse.<\/p>\n or<\/p>\n\n\n
\n If you experience:<\/strong><\/b><\/th>\n Contact:<\/strong><\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Provider fraud or abuse in Original Medicare (including a fraudulent claim, or a claim from a provider you didn\u2019t get care from)<\/td>\n 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)<\/p>\n