Medicare
Why am I getting so many calls about Medicare, and how do I stop them?
Calls and mail about Medicare increase every fall because many people choose plans in the fall. Plans and agents are generally not allowed to call you uninvited about Medicare plans, so unsolicited calls deserve caution.
What to do about unwanted calls
- Do not give your Medicare number, Social Security number or bank details to someone who called you.
- Hang up, and call the plan or agent back at a number you looked up yourself.
- Register your number on the National Do Not Call Registry, and report unwanted calls.
- Be suspicious of anyone who says you must act today, or asks for payment by gift card.
How to tell a legitimate call from a risky one
A legitimate agent can be verified by license. If a caller cannot give you a name and a license number you can look up, treat it as unsafe. You can always call back at a number you trust.
Have this ready when you call
- The number that called you
- The name the caller gave
- Anything they said they needed from you
Common questions
Is it safe to call you back?
Yes. You are the one who decides to call, you can ask for our license number, and nothing is sold on a first call unless you choose it.
Where do I report a scam call?
You can report fraud and unwanted calls to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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