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  2. How to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what ... - AOL

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    File a complaint online with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General: tips.oig.hhs.gov. Call AARP’s toll-free fraud hotline: 877-908-3360.

  3. Medicare Abuse: What You Need to Know About Medicare Fraud

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    You can also report suspected Medicare fraud to the Office of the Inspector General by calling 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477) or filing an unclassified report online.

  4. Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and ...

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    The Office of Inspector General ( OIG) for the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for oversight of the United States Department of Health and Human Service 's approximately $2.4 trillion portfolio of programs. Approximately 1,650 auditors, investigators, and evaluators, supplemented by staff with ...

  5. Medicare fraud - Wikipedia

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    The Office of Investigations for the HHS, OIG collaboratively works with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in order to combat Medicare Fraud. [citation needed] Defendants convicted of Medicare fraud face stiff penalties according to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and disbarment from HHS programs. The sentence depends on the amount of the ...

  6. Texans warned of Lone Star Card phone scams - AOL

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    Texas Health and Human Services warns of an increase in phone scams targeting Lone Star Card users and those who SNAP and TANF benefits.

  7. Understanding Medicare Reimbursement & Claims - Healthline

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    If you have tried to get the provider to file a claim and they refuse, you can report the issue by calling 800-MEDICARE or the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 800-HHS-TIPS. Opt-out provider

  8. Office of Inspector General (United States) - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, Office of Inspector General ( OIG) is a generic term for the oversight division of a federal or state agency aimed at preventing inefficient or unlawful operations within their parent agency. Such offices are attached to many federal executive departments, independent federal agencies, as well as state and local governments.

  9. What Is the Medicare Phone Number to Call If You Have Questions?

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    You can call Medicare anytime for help with your coverage. The number to call is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). The TTY (TeleType) number is 1-877-486-2048. This phone number is meant to be a ...