If you experience, suspect, or witness healthcare fraud, there are multiple ways to report it depending on the situation and type of abuse or fraud, including:
- Reporting suspected insurance fraud to your insurance provider
- Contacting the Office of Inspector General for Medicare or Medicaid fraud (call 1-800-447-8477 or file an online complaint)
- File a complaint against a medical provider through your state’s medical board
Additionally, you can help protect yourself from fraud and abuse by:
- Asking questions about procedures, tests, and diagnoses to ensure you understand why it’s recommended
- Seek a second opinion if you’re unsure about a recommended test or procedure
- Review all medical bills to look for billing errors
- Keep your personal identifying health information secure