How Can You Be Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Without Realizing It?
It starts when you do the right thing — enrolling in a standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to pair with your Medicare Supplement. A week later, you might receive a call from someone claiming to be with your insurance company.
What Does the Caller Say?
The caller often speaks quickly and tells you they can improve your Part D coverage by lowering your premium, adding free dental, or giving you a gym membership. It sounds like a bonus to your existing plan.
What’s Really Happening?
Once you express interest, the caller says they just need to “confirm your information” — name, address, Medicare number, and more. But instead of updating your Part D plan, they are filling out an application for a Medicare Advantage plan in your name.
Why Is This a Problem?
Switching to a Medicare Advantage plan replaces your Original Medicare and Medicare Supplement coverage, potentially limiting your provider choice and changing your benefits — all without you fully realizing what’s happening.
How to Protect Yourself from This Scam
Only discuss your coverage with trusted, licensed agents you know.
Be cautious if someone calls you unexpectedly about “improving” your plan.
Never give your Medicare number unless you are certain who you are speaking with.
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