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Open enrollment scam calls: what to watch for
Medicare and ACA open enrollment bring a wave of calls. Most are sales, some are scams.
The timing
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, and ACA marketplace enrollment starts November 1. Callers know it.
Red flags
Anyone who calls you asking for your Medicare number, saying your card is expiring, or offering free gifts for switching plans. Medicare does not call to ask for your number.
What to do
Hang up and compare plans at medicare.gov or healthcare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
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