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Learn How to Protect Yourself
from Medicare Fraud
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22 JUNE 1, 2023 | JEWISH EXPONENT
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M ore than 65 million people in the United States were
enrolled in Medicare as of February, with more people
becoming eligible and enrolling each year.

But anyone on Medicare is at risk of Medicare-related fraud,
and the Medicare program continues to warn people to watch
out for scammers who steal Medicare numbers and other
personal information to exploit beneficiaries’ benefits.

Broadly speaking, Medicare fraud occurs when someone
makes false claims for health care services, procedures and
equipment to obtain Medicare payments. Medicare fraud costs
taxpayers billions of dollars and puts the health and welfare of
beneficiaries at risk.

“Anyone on Medicare can be a target of Medicare fraud,”
said Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “But there are steps you can take
to protect yourself and your loved ones by using CMS’ fraud