The Vermont Senior Medicare Patrol has been sponsored by the Community of Vermont Elders since 2003. This program is one of 54 in the United States and our mission is to Protect, Detect and Report incidences of Medicare error, fraud and abuse. Protect Yourself! Don’t give out your personal information to people or businesses that you don’t know or trust. Treat your Medicare, Medicaid and Social Se
curity numbers like a credit card number. It is the best line of defense in the fight against healthcare fraud and abuse. Medicare will not call you to sell anything nor will they need to ask YOU for your personal information. Shred your Medicare Summary Notices and Part D Explanation of Benefits when they are no longer useful. Track your appointments and prescriptions in a healthcare journal. You can attend a Vermont SMP presentation to learn more. Detect
Always review your Medicare Summary Notices and Part D Explanation of Benefits for mistakes. Compare these documents to your personal health care journal and prescription drug receipts
Look for 3 things on your billing statements:
Charges for something you didn’t get
Billing for the same thing twice
Services that were not ordered by your doctor
Report
If you have questions about your Medicare Summary Notice or Part D Explanation of benefits, contact your provider or plan first. If you suspect errors, fraud or abuse, report it immediately to Vermont SMP at: 802-229-4731 or by email at: [email protected]
Don’t be shy, tell us if you have run into a mistake or a scam! You can make a difference. Vermont SMP is always looking for volunteers to provide education, develop or disseminate materials, assist with administrative/clerical duties, organize events, etc. Contact us today to discuss an available volunteer position.
