How to report it
- Gather what you have. Your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits, the date and number of any suspicious call, and any package you got but didn't order.
- Call the provider if it might be a mistake. A wrong date or code is often a billing error. If the answer doesn't satisfy you, report it.
- Report it. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or file with HHS-OIG online or at 1-800-447-8477 (TTY 1-800-377-4950). For fraud by a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, Medicare lists the I-MEDIC line, 1-877-772-3379.
- Get help if you're unsure. The Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (1-800-293-4767) can look at your statements with you and report on your behalf.
- Protect your number. If your Medicare number was stolen, ask 1-800-MEDICARE about a new one, and keep checking your claims.
Which office handles what
| Problem | Where to report |
|---|---|
| Medicare charges you don't recognize; suspicious calls | 1-800-MEDICARE, HHS-OIG (1-800-447-8477) or Ohio SMP (1-800-293-4767) |
| Ohio Medicaid provider fraud | Ohio Attorney General, 1-800-282-0515 or online form |
| An insurance agent's misconduct | Ohio Department of Insurance Fraud and Enforcement, 1-800-686-1527 |
Scams Ohioans are seeing
In November 2026, the Ohio Department of Insurance reported that Pro Seniors had received reports of callers posing as Medicare, the Insurance Department or Social Security and offering a "Medicare premium rebate" if people verified their personal information. Other common scams: callers saying your Medicare card is expiring (it doesn't expire), and offers of a brace or genetic test that "won't cost you anything." Hang up and report the call. More in Medicare fraud and scams in Ohio.
If a scam left you in a plan you didn't choose, call 1-800-MEDICARE first; then you can request a call from a licensed insurance agent to review your options.
Related questions
How do I complain about an insurance agent in Ohio?
When a sales call goes wrong.
How do I find a licensed insurance agent in Ohio?
Checking a license.
Medicare phone numbers for Ohio
All the official lines.
Sources
- Medicare.gov — Reporting Medicare fraud and abuse
- HHS Office of Inspector General — Report fraud
- Pro Seniors — Ohio SMP: report fraud
- SMP National Resource Center — Ohio SMP
- Ohio Attorney General — Report Medicaid fraud
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- How do I find a licensed insurance agent for Medicare in Ohio?
- How do I find my area agency on aging in Ohio?
- What are the Medicare phone numbers for Ohio?
- Where is the Social Security office near me in Ohio?
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Frequently asked questions
What counts as Medicare fraud?
Billing Medicare for services or equipment you never got, billing twice for the same thing, offering gifts or money for your Medicare number, or enrolling you in a plan without your permission. A billing mistake can look the same, so the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol can help you sort it out.
Will reporting fraud affect my Medicare benefits?
No. Reporting suspected fraud doesn't change your coverage. If someone stole your Medicare number, Medicare can give you a new one; call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Where do I report Medicaid fraud in Ohio?
Report fraud by a Medicaid provider to the Ohio Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Section online or at 1-800-282-0515. The Attorney General refers Medicaid eligibility fraud to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, (614) 752-3222.
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