Article courtesy of The Medicare Blog.

By Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Each day, you make decisions about your finances, health, privacy and more. It’s important to protect yourself and make the best choices for you, especially when it comes to your Medicare. During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), non-profit organizations and government agencies give people like you information on how to take advantage of your rights and make better-informed choices. Here are 5 things you can do:

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One of the positive aspects of health reform on Medicare is the reduction of fraud. In fact, Medicare says that savings from the reduction of waste, abuse, and outright Medicare fraud have helped extend the Medicare Trust Fund for another 15 years. In the past, many senior citizens were duped into cooperating with criminals who stole millions of dollars from the government. These thefts drove up expenses and may have resulted in the reduction of necessary care. You can help do your part by recognizing potential scams and reporting them.

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Article courtesy of The Medicare Blog.

Medicare fraud affects everyone. You can team up with Medicare to help. Our Senior Medicare Patrol volunteers are teaching people like you to spot, report, and stop fraud, and protect themselves from identity theft.

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