• Medical identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it to get medical treatment or equipment and bills your insurance for it. • Medical identity theft can affect your medical and health insurance records, and your ability to receive services or equipment in the future when it is medically needed. Contact your Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) if: • You gave out your Medicare and/ or health ID number over the phone or internet to someone offering “free” services such as genetic testing, a “new” Medicare card, or knee/back braces. • You see on your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) charges for medical services or equipment that you did not receive, such as urinary catheters. • You are contacted by a debt collection company for a provider bill you do not owe.
• You received boxes of braces, testing kits, or other medical supplies in the mail that you did not request. • Medicare and/or a Medicare Advantage plan denies or limits your coverage or benefits because of a medical condition you do not have. ◆ FOR MORE INFORMATION Pima Council on Aging is the local SHIP/SMP for Pima County. Contact us at SHIP@pcoa.org or call (520) 546-2011.
Upcoming Medicare Presentations Wednesdays September 23 & October 28 2:00–5:00 pm Murphy-Wilmot Library Topics include: • Understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. • Learn about Medigap and Prescription Drug Plans. • Questions to ask before enrolling. • How and when to enroll. • Learn about Medicare Savings Programs and getting help with paying Part B premium and/or Part D drug costs for those who qualify. • How to find plans that offer the lowest cost for prescriptions you take. 530 N. Wilmot Dr. Tucson, AZ 85710 REGISTRATION REQUIRED visit Medicare2026-Murphy WilmotLibrary.eventbrite.com or call (520) 546-2011 to register.
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