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Rights, Protections, & Benefits - FAQs:

Are women who are in federal PCIP plans covered with the same women’s preventive benefits that were announced August 1, 2011?

No. The new rules about women’s preventive services do not apply to PCIP plans. However, many of these preventive services are covered without cost-sharing. Contact your plan to learn more.

How can I report Medicare fraud or medical identity theft?

If you suspect that you have been the victim of Medicare fraud or medical identity theft, read these tips for reporting fraud before you take action.

Use the resources below to report Medicare fraud online, by phone, or by mail:

HHS Office of Inspector General
Phone: 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) TTY: 1-800-377-4950
Internet: Report Fraud Online
Mail: HHS Tips Hotline, PO Box 23489
Washington, DC 20026-3489

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Phone: 1-800-Medicare or 1-877-486-2048
Mail: Medicare Beneficiary Contact Center PO Box 39
Lawrence KS, 66044

Other information on fraud:

Do I have a copayment for my annual physical exam? The clinic said no copayment was needed, but I was later billed for it.

It depends on your situation. People with Medicare receive a free annual wellness exam and a range of no-cost preventive services. Learn more about Medicare Preventive Services.

For people with individual or job-based health insurance plans that are not grandfathered, the Affordable Care Act makes certain preventive services available without a copayment. An annual physical exam is not one of those services, however. See what’s covered and find out what this means for you.