By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division
Just like an annual check-up at your doctor is important for your physical health, an
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division
May is Older Americans Month. We can all celebrate by helping ensure the older Americans
There are specific marketing guidelines that Medicare Advantage plans and agents selling these plans must follow. These guidelines are set by Medicare. It’s important to know these, so you can protect your personal information and finances.
People selling these plans
Imagine this. You receive a call from your grandchild. He or she expresses some sort of trouble that requires money urgently. They feel embarrassed and ask you to not tell their parents.
The only problem with this is that it’s
Checking health care statements is a great way to detect suspected Medicare fraud, errors or abuse. Persons with Original Medicare can review their Medicare Summary Notices (MSN) which are traditionally mailed every three months. The MSN shows all the services
When it comes to investments, it’s critical to ensure the adviser is licensed and the offer is legitimate. Double checking investment offers can save you tons of money, time and stress. By calling the Iowa Insurance Division or checking the
According to the Medicare Trustees report in 2012, the total Medicare expenditure was $574.2 Billion. Today’s prediction of overall Medicare expenses for 2022 has nearly doubled, at $1.0877 Billion. This dramatic projected increase is due in part to a significant growth
When it comes to independence, your identity is a large part of that. Protecting your identity enables you to live your life and maximize each day. Sadly, scammers will do anything to steal your identity and claim it as their
Guarding your Medicare card is essential to preventing Medicare fraud. In fact, it is the single most important thing you can do! This is because your Medicare card lists your Medicare number. And like your Social Security number, your Medicare
Luck is fickle. While there are many legitimate lotteries and sweepstakes, there are many others that are actually scammers’ way of stealing from you.
In fact, according to AARP, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 148,000 reports of
You care about your home, and you put a lot of work into making it a comfortable place to spend your time. But some things are beyond your abilities. Iowa’s spring weather can wreak havoc on your home. From hailstorms
Avoid COVID-19 Scams
With COVID-19 unfortunately still a part of our lives, so are the multitude of scams created to benefit from the virus. We’re here to provide the information you need to avoid COVID-19 scams. Look out for these