Health Insurance Scams Exploit Reform
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has a warning for us: watch out for “government salespeople” going door-to-door in the name of new healthcare reform.
In a letter to state insurance commissioners Sebelius called attention to the issue. According to the letter, consumers should look out for policies that are required by health reform legislation, offer few or limited benefits, or exist for a limited time. These are telltale signs of a scam and should be reported.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners also released a statement cautioning consumers against inadvertently buying highly basic plans – and provided some tips for those who are considering basic plans. Many of the scammers’ plans have very limited benefits such as Cancer Only and offer little coverage.
But at the end of the day, it is imperative to make sure you’re buying a legitimate plan.
Purchase your policy from a reputable source such as GetInsured.com and do the research to ensure you’re not being scammed.
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