| Do you feel vulnerable to health care fraud and abuse?
Are you frustrated by how hard
it is to understand your health care paperwork?
Have you wondered if there is someone
to help you talk about Medicare fraud and abuse?
If so, you need to know about:
Medicare FYI
A Minnesota Consumer Awareness Campaign
What is the problem and why should I care?
The United
States General Accounting Office estimates that $1 out of every $7 spent on Medicare is
lost to fraud, waste, and abuse. In 1998 alone, Medicare lost nearly $12 billion to
fraudulent or unnecessary claims.
Who pays? You Pay! The costs of Medicare are used
to figure the annual deductible and the amount of your monthly premium. Therefore, it is
important for everyone to be involved in this effort.
Can I get a presentation to my senior club?
Yes! Trained volunteers present information to civic clubs, senior centers, senior
clubs, and any other group interested in health care. The presentations are FREE!
Disclaimer
This website was supported, in part, by a grant, No. 90-AM-2091, from the Administration
on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services. Grantees undertaking projects under
government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions.
Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official
Administration on Aging policy. |
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