Iowa Insurance Division Alerts Beneficiaries to Medicare Scam Calls

The Iowa Insurance Division has issued a warning to Medicare beneficiaries about scam calls targeting residents within the state. Scammers posing as Medicare plan representatives are requesting sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, under the pretense of managing plan premium withholdings. Officials emphasize that legitimate Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plan providers can arrange premium payments without needing Social Security numbers from beneficiaries. The warning highlights the importance of vigilance against fraud attempts, especially those involving high-pressure tactics or threats to withdraw services.