What is Medicare Fraud?

Medicare fraud is when an individual knowingly defrauds Medicare for inaccurate payments or benefits. This may involve charging for care you never received, selling your Medicare number without your permission, or selling counterfeit health products or plans to Denver seniors.

Denver Scams

Impostor Calls: Impostors claim to be from Medicare or Denver agencies and demand your Medicare number or bank account information.

Fake Plan Offers: Unlicensed brokers pitch "exclusive" Medicare Advantage plans that don't exist in Denver.

Medical Billing Fraud: Providers charge for equipment, lab work, or home health calls you never received in Denver.

Breaking News on Medicare Fraud in Denver (2025)

New CMS Regulations: Tight restrictions are now enforced on Medicare agent marketing, cold calling, and unsolicited contact with Denver seniors, thanks to new federal consumer protections.

Hotline Expansion: Denver Human Services and the Colorado Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) have lengthened their hotlines for quick, anonymous fraud reporting, leading to more cases stopped before they can do harm.

Local Workshops: Denver senior centres currently offer frequent fraud prevention classes, numerous with demonstration calls/scenarios.

Protect Yourself: Steps Every Denver Senior Should Take

1. Never give out your Medicare number on the phone, via email, or door-to-door—no matter who says they are calling from Medicare or your Denver health plan.

2. Compare your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) monthly; check for services or charges you never received.

3. Sign up for the Colorado Senior Medicare Patrol's alerts—find out about the newest scams targeting the Denver area, such as mail fraud and counterfeit insurance cards.

4. Hang up on unwanted calls that hurry you, ask for gift cards to be purchased, or "verify" personal information.

5. Report suspicious activity at once to your provider, plan, or Denver SHIP counsellor.

Where to Get Help in Denver

Denver Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): Offers free workshops, helps with claims fraud investigations, and arranges one-on-one appointments for senior citizens in the area.

Denver-Senior Services: Elder Abuse and Fraud Information: A Medicare fraud caseworker with whom you may speak.

Denver SHIP Counselling: Staff trained to assist you with mailings for plans, checking bills, or reporting complaints regarding fraud.

SMP or Denver SHIP Contact If You Think There's Medicare Fraud

Keep Everything Documented: Keep suspicious mail, note caller IDs, and retain all statements.

Take Action SMP or Denver SHIP: Prompt action can restore lost money or benefits, and stop further injury.

Notify your Medicare plan: A number of top Denver providers have fraud departments that work with police and the state attorney general.

Forceful Call to Action: Stay Smart, Stay Safe—Denver Seniors Are Leading the Way!

Your Medicare benefits are a lifeline—Hold onto Them!

Here's your action to-do list for staying safe in Denver:

Go to a local workshop on fraud prevention—learn what's in Denver and how to get ahead of the scammers.
Check your statements every month.
Put the SMP and SHIP hotlines in your phone. It's always good to have trusted assistance close at hand.
Pass along tips and alerts to friends in Denver senior centres, an educated community is a safe community!

A few easy precautions can let you reap all the advantages of your Denver Medicare plan—without worry or inconvenience.