Answer 5: C
Medicare does not call people out of the blue to sell plans or to “verify” a Medicare number, and a new card does not come with extra benefits. Scammers use stolen numbers to bill Medicare for services and equipment you never received.
If you did not ask for the call, hang up. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or the number on your plan card. If you already shared your number, report it and check your Medicare Summary Notices and plan statements for services you did not get.
Question 6 of 6
Where can you get free, one-on-one Medicare advice from someone who does not sell insurance?
- A. A TV ad hotline
- B. Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
- C. The plan with the lowest premium
- D. There is no free unbiased help