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Health
Care Fraud is rising higher and higher every year. Examples of Health
Care Fraud include: billing for services not provided, using someone
else’s Identity (ID) to obtain benefits or receive payment.
Prevention Tips
Here are a few helpful tips on how you can help prevent Health Care
Fraud:
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Do not give your Medi-Cal/Care1st
card number to anyone except your doctor, clinic, hospital or
other health care provider. |
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Do not let anyone borrow your Medi-Cal/Care1st
card. |
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Never loan your Social Security card to
anyone. |
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Never sign a blank insurance claim form. |
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Be suspicious of anyone who offers you a
free medical screening in exchange for your Medi-Cal/Care1st
card number. |
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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably
is. Be careful about accepting medical services when you are
told they will be free of charge. |
Reporting Fraud
By working together we can make a difference. If you suspect Fraud
report it today, call the Toll Free number of the Department of
Health Services Anti-Fraud Line: 1-800-822-6222
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