Medicaid redetermination inspires fraudsters to redouble nefarious efforts

States across the union continued to issue advisories through May directed at consumers and insurers alike to remind everyone that, with the end of coronavirus emergency orders, Medicaid redeterminations and disenrollments are back.

Most statements are frank and factual: Those removed from Medicaid have special enrollment periods (SEPs) in which to enroll in health plans via MedSup providers if Medicare eligible, or in plans from state health care exchanges or employer-provided plans.

But one release from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) in Michigan was a stark warning that scammers are using Medicaid disenrollments to double-down on fraud calls.

“As the Medicaid renewal process restarts nationwide, we are already seeing criminals in other states try to take advantage of the situation to scam innocent people,” said DIFS Director Anita Fox. “Giving out your information to the wrong person could end up costing you thousands of dollars in the long run. Be sure to stay vigilant, never give your Social Security Number or other personal information to anyone who sends you unsolicited emails, texts, or phone calls, and never agree to pay for an unsolicited service.”

While scammy fraud liars are out hocking their fake wares, it’s more important than ever for carriers and agencies to direct consumers to credible licensed insurance and financial professionals.

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