Atlanta Inquirer
03-04-2006
Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine is warning Medicare beneficiaries
to be wary of scam artists who may try to take advantage of confusion about
the new Medicare Prescription Drug coverage benefit.
"Make sure anyone who tries to sell you one of the new Medicare
Prescription Drug Plans is a legitimate, licensed insurance agent before
you give him or her any money or personal information," Oxendine said.
Private insurance companies are selling the new Medicare Prescription Drug
Plans (PDPs) which have been approved by Medicare. Enrollment for the
program began January 1st. Since there are millions of people eligible for
the program, Oxendine said there will be a lot ...