Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement
Beware of COVID-19 Scammers, Warns OIG
Even during a crisis of epic proportions like the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), you must be on the lookout for Medicare fraud. On March 23, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) updated its site with a COVID-19 fraud alert. “Scammers are offering COVID-19 tests to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for personal details, including Medicare information,” OIG cautions. “However, the services are unapproved and illegitimate.” “Fraudsters are targeting beneficiaries in a number of ways, including telemarketing calls, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits,” says the agency guidance. Plus: OIG also has a COVID-19 portal with links to alerts on fraud, COVID-19-specific enforcement information and work plan updates, and various other pandemic-related advice. Check out the alert and other OIG assistance at https://oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus/index.asp?utm_source=web&utm_ medium=web&utm_campaign=covid19-landing-page.
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