Imagine arriving at your doctor’s office only to discover that your Medicare coverage has changed without your knowledge. Your longtime physician might suddenly be out of network, your prescriptions could cost more, or the insurance card you’ve used for years may no longer work. For some older Americans, this isn’t a hypothetical situation.
Unauthorized Medicare enrollment can happen when someone is switched into a Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan without their informed permission. Sometimes the problem involves misleading sales practices, while other cases may stem from administrative errors or identity theft.
