We have been alerted to Medicare Open Enrollment scam emails stating that people 65 and over (and those younger with certain disabilities) only have until October 30, 2014 to switch or join a Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plan, or enroll in Original Medicare.
This article was written on October 15, 2014 but updated on the date above with new information.
Medicare Email Scam Alert
Do not fall for a scam that you only have a short period of time to make a decision. These emails are sent by third parties and NOT by Medicare, and have not only been received by our clients, but also our staff, and may or may not have the October 30th date, but it’s important to remember than any date prior to end of open enrollment is just to set up to getMedicare beneficiaries into a panic and make a quick decision. The facts are: Open Enrollment runs from October 15 -December 7th every year.
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