Medicare Rebate Check Scam Alert
Posted on Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Last month Medicare rebate checks began to go out to Medicare beneficiaries as part of the Affordable Care Act to help pay for prescription drug costs during the coverage gap, also known as the donut hole. Unfortunately, some individuals and companies are using the Medicare rebate as a way to get appointments and information from senior citizens. These scam artists are causing seniors to believe they must provide additional information in order to receive the rebate.
As Medicare made known in May of this year it is a fact that there is no action required on your part to receive your tax-free rebate check. Your prescription drug records will indicate if you should receive a rebate and it will automatically be sent to you within 45 days of you becoming eligible.
If you are being told you must meet with someone, purchase insurance, enroll in another plan or provide information to receive your rebate check this is a scam. This practice is a deceptive and illegal way to solicit business and/or steal your identity. If you find yourself in this situation please report the individual or company to Medicare and your state department of insurance.
