The Biden administration is encouraging the public to report misleading or deceptive sales tactics by insurers selling private Medicare Advantage and drug plans.
Specific sales pitches to watch out for include claims that suggest benefits are available to all when only some individuals qualify, mentioning benefits that are not available in the advertised service area, and using superlatives without data to back them up.
The public is also warned to be wary of companies pretending to be from the government-run Medicare program and should report any violations to CMS at 800-MEDICARE.