Millenson is president of Health Quality Advisors. Open enrollment season for Medicare, which began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7, triggers a deluge of information about various options. Since I’m a health ...

Other “telltale warning signs” of a Medicare scam include being told you are eligible for a refund because of a change in ...

Seniors often report ever-convincing calls from people claiming to be from health care or Medicare, but these are fraudsters.

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people ages 65 years and over and those with specific health conditions. People eligible for Medicare receive help paying for healthcare costs ...

For many older Americans, the phone has become a source of anxiety instead of connection. The calls often start early, around 7 a.m., and don’t let up until dinner. They arrive every few minutes, ...

Imposter scammers are targeting Medicare enrollees, claiming they need to update their Medicare card, but it's really just a ploy to steal their personal information. Kevin Summer said he was ...

PHOENIX — Nonstop phone calls are targeting Medicare and Medicaid recipients across Arizona, hoping to trick them into handing over their personal information. The Department of Justice estimates ...

Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries have recently learned that their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach last year. This incident comes on the heels of another incident ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a ...

Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries are being warned that their personal information may have been compromised in a cybersecurity incident last year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ...

To protect your Medicare card from damage, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suggests using a plastic ID sleeve rather than laminating it, as lamination can compromise the card’s security ...