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Medicare Remote Patient Monitoring Scams
Author: Senior Medicare Patrol

Medicare Remote Patient Monitoring Scams

Senior Medicare Patrol

A new Medicare scam is making its way to Montana: Remote Patient Monitoring Scams.

How it works:

It starts with a surprise call. These companies call out of the blue, acting like they are providing “necessary” medical gear to monitor your health from home. In truth, legitimate providers won’t call you unexpectedly to ask for a credit card for “Medicare approved” gear.

Scammers will try to trip you up by insisting you need this equipment immediately. In truth, in a neighboring state, a company used a person’s personal credit card for rehab equipment that was never used. If they are rushing you for a payment over the phone: it’s a scam.

Even if you don’t give them a credit card, they may use your Medicare number to bill for “Remote Patient Monitoring” services you never agreed to or received. If you see these claims on your statement from a doctor you have never met: it’s a scam.

This can cause a headache for you, because when you actually need a service later, it’s denied because the scammer already used your benefits on fake claims.

How do you protect yourself?

• Guard your Medicare information or credit card information from anyone who calls you unexpectedly

• Check your Medicare mail: when your Medicare Summary Notice arrives, look for “Remote Patient Monitoring” charges and report the scam to Medicare

• Verify the Source: if your doctor didn’t discuss this during your visit, hang up immediately and call your doctor directly.

If you have a suspicious charge or if someone has been pestering you for your information, reach out to us (Senior Medicare Patrol) at (800) 551-3191. We can help you report potential fraud and protect your benefits. We are all in this together!

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