HARRISBURG – PA Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning seniors and their families about a trending Medicare scam in which durable medical equipment that was not prescribed or ordered is sent to patients, so the scammers can then bill the patient or Medicare. Durable medical equipment includes oxygen equipment and wheelchairs prescribed or ordered for patients by a healthcare professional. The Attorney General’s office urges seniors to check your Medicare claims regularly, report to Medicare or the Attorney General’s Health Care Section if you receive a medical device you did not request, and if you receive a bill for a device you did not request, don’t pay for it. Never give personal information such as your birthday, home address, Social Security Number, or Medicare ID Number to unknown callers over the phone and do not accept offers for services over the phone. Persons who believe they may be a victim of a Medicare scam can report the scam to Medicare by calling 1-800-633-4227. They can also contact the Attorney General’s Health Care Section at 877-888-4877 or by filing a complaint online.
