PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — State officials say fraudsters are sending medical equipment through the mail to seniors and billing them or Medicare to make quick cash.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says seniors and their families have been receiving medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and oxygen machines, that was not prescribed or ordered by a health care professional.
He says if you get an unexpected delivery, be wary. Report it, do not pay the bill and never accept offers or give out personal information over the phone, even if the caller insists that they are from the government. Officials warn that there may be an uptick in calls this time of year, as it is open enrollment season for many programs.
If you have concerns about your plan or the validity of a bill, call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
An investigation is underway. If you or someone you know may be a victim of a Medicare scam, contact the Office of the Attorney General’s Health Care Section at 877-888-4877 or file a complaint online.