Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Thursday alongside a top Medicare official, and a representative from Senior Medicare Patrol, discussed new Medicare cards currently in the mail to more than 1.3 million Arizonans. The new cards will no longer utilize a person’s Social Security Number to cut down on identity fraud.
Arizona Attorney Mark Brnovich discussed the growing problem of identity theft and will provide consumer tips to protect against Medicare fraud.
Greg Dill, Arizona Regional Administrator for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, provided details about the new Medicare cards and when seniors can expect them.
Christy Abrams, Arizona Coordinator for Senior Medicare Patrol, discussed the nonprofit’s educational efforts to help seniors detect and report Medicare fraud.