If they can eliminate truly unneeded meds/tests, this saves them money and keeps their insurance overall, stronger. Not my insurance providers place to practice medicine. They were not to visit my parents without my presence, and they just invaded my parents home. ? Cindy, on February 9, 2015 at 1:57 am I consider it an insult to the members intelligence to force a service on people because they belong to an Advantage plan and are, therefore, more needy!! The forms had arrived weeks before and completed and returned, they said that was impossible. I agree absolutely The calls are never ending. In one version of the scam, you get a call and a recorded message that says its Amazon. 09-20-2019 11:56 AM. Medicare will never visit you at your home. As long as the condition exists for at least 2 weeks, it was reportable in her record and Medicare now would pay the Medicare Advantage Company an extra $570 PER MONTH, even if the woman was never even medicated! If you have not reviewed your plan in a number of years, you can likely save money on your existing plan and keep the same benefits. Then go on your rant how Obama has started another program to interrogate your personal lives. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. When I told them my tax returns and other forms had been done they Insisted that wasnt true!!! That is why they do HouseCalls, so they can document all those conditions and get more money from the government. All these state that at age 64 I qualify. It does have an article about the United Healthcare House Calls program. Theyre hired to follow a script and talk people into doing what there hired to do. Is the company providing the service an actual part of UHC, or is a subcontracted company that will have your personal medical information in their data base only to be hacked at some later date? For a superficial physical exam you will be asked to complete a detailed health assessment, which goes into a UH database. By the way my husband is refusing the House Calls visit because he considers himself healthy, not because of this. These prerecorded telemarketing calls are supposedly selling a personal emergency alarm system. They make drugs to help you cure your ODS, and therapy, and UHC will cover the treatment with only a small co-pay on your part. Note that there are some exceptions to the No Call List, but it should prevent most robocalls. Beneficial_Coach3750 1 yr. ago. Its much more likely a program to save them from paying excessive claims by being proactive. They are data gathering all of your confidential information and put it in a database to use as they see fit. Groups like AARP often alert older Americans to some of the warning signs that should make them skeptical about the intentions of a caller. With that as a backdrop, here are the five most dangerous scams to look out for: 1. Its all a scam. The person that I spoke with even agreed that I did not need the service. The people who run these scams rely upon people's ignorance of how Medicare works to get their confidential data. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Stick with your own doctorand go regularly. I have told my team of doctors about how UHC keeps calling and sending letters and emails about this Housecalls program. We wont post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups. The first time I had a housecalls visit, I had a support person here who wasnt helpful and I felt I didnt really get to talk with the Dr., it all went very quickly. This is primarily a means for these insurance companies to gouge Medicare and I will not be a party to that. Be sure to call from the telephone number you want to add to the list. Ask your phone service provider if it offers any such tools. But not everyone feels that way. If you feel that I do, please enlighten me. Many people complain of unwanted phone calls and dont feel the need to take part. What a waste of money when a questionnaire could be sent by mail or email. Perfect say NO!!!!! Start small, then add on. And call the Texas SMP office at . Medicare beneficiaries are likely to receive phone calls once they become eligible for Medicare You can get back to enjoying your day in peace after following any of the ways to put an end to spam calls or most of them anyway. I find it difficult to understand Js email. This also speaks volumes. Why do we need to have a nurse practitioner examine us? Or who say they need your information or money so you can get a new Medicare card. Town social services are available to assist if asked as well as many senior centers. Reading about the paranoid responses about this service being evasive actually shows United should start a psychiatric service. As you earn more money, it'll automatically be added to your card. The latest figure I could find from 2016 was that UHC sends a bill to Medicare for $700 to do the home visit. Most insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans do not have a similar program. How to protect your personal information and privacy, stay safe online, and help your kids do the same. I had one with my previous insurance. The government wants to make your choices for you because they believe they know better. I received 11 phone calls in just over a month and each time I told them I was not interested. [deleted] 1 yr. ago. If its not a good service for you, thats understandable, but to label people who may find value in the service, stupid, is shortsighted. They will go even further and make special arrangements if you cant/wont have them in the home. She works with two Drs. Furthermore, I dont doubt that there are some home-bound elderly patients who would benefit with an in-home visit if they dont get out much to see their doctors. Inhome health appointments, rides to the doctor, etc. It is annoying to be constantly bothered by these incessant calls. The caller claims new cards from one of these agencies are in the works, and they need you to update your information on file. If this is true she can contact her local senior center and/or town social worker or therapist to discuss possibilities. Set up your iPhone or your Android only to receive calls from people you choose, people in your contacts. Youre seeing a Practitioner short for doesnt cost as much as a Dr. perhaps your Dr. will tell you that just reject this service since they dont want anybody interfering with the service they provide. Since I have all the times that I called them, I can prove, also with reference numbers, that I did try to make an appointment. If a person decides to respond they can. Well, more changes are coming your way. Constant pressure and harassment for a benefit I do not want. Ive contacted my U.S. representative about this and he is well aware of what Housecalls is doing and it is an issue congress is dealing with now. Does Medicare ever contact you by phone? Did you ever read these forms with all of the details in them and then some at the end state This form may be updated in the future. According to CNBC, "Americans lost $29.8. When I asked what would occur during this visit, I was told several things which seemed kind of ok but then I was told they might do a urinalysis!!! United Healthcare. Im curious, because I cant believe they are only doing this for our benefit. We had difficulty getting insurance for me, even several years ago when I had only part of the conditions I now have. Take these steps to reduce unwanted calls: 1. That does in fact have an (legitimate?) They harass me, calling 4x/day to set up this appointment, leaving messages that its very important. I have my wits about me so why is it so important United Healthcare come into my home, record my detailed medical history and preform an exam? Watch out who you let in your house. I wonder what you all think of this system? Chuck Matison, I feel for your situation. Use call-blocking services. Simon. My wife has been visiting people for 5 years now and EVERYONE (about 2000 people) enjoys the visit. Youve probably heard: this holiday season, it might be harder to find the gifts youre looking for. . The video will help you recognize the scammers who ask for your Medicare number so you can get a back or neck brace. Am I being profiled because of my diagnoses, age, gender, location, claims, etc.? My reason for applying for SSDI was not only due to my struggles working but also because I needed the help with medical bills. This forum, while not helping with the doctor choice, is a source people who have UHC insurance can read at to help them consider the optional House Calls program. Find a trusted independent Medicare Insurance Broker, someone you can work with year after year. These home visits will generate a lot of personal information that can be misused. Have you heard about it? Thats why I love what I do. Agree with earlier commentHouse Calls has a telemarketer mentality. This IS NOT a bogus program designed to collect info from you on the sly or anything of the sort. We wont post threats, defamatory statements, or suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity. and leaves as a friend to most. You will also generally get a reminder postcard or phone call before the visit. A phishing email to get your information One of the key tools the SSA has set up to manage your benefits is the. Phone Calls Sometimes, they're selling phony products such as supplemental or prescription drug Medicare plans. Its nice that the visited patient stays healthy, but UHCs incentive is to not pay that persons huge hospital and nursing home bills if they neglect themselves. Its not Obama spys. Clearly she has access to a computer and is computer literate. How can you participate? A full assessment is done and any gaps in care or services needed they really try to help in the long run these wellness exams may save the insurance company money but it is also a benefit to the patient to get adequate care ad prevention. I do not feel I need a home visit so refused the option. I found a new doctor that was very close to home and their was a lady internal physician that was taking new patients that I could see so signed on with her. She talks to them about their family, pets, etc. I also have suffered chronic fatigue for years, with weakness in muscles that could be either neuropathy or myopathy. This is disgraceful. I wondered why she was in this program and in my research discovered this. Looking for alternatives for your holiday shopping? Your PCP should have learned about your financial situation before now, or you should tell them now, or you should talk to the specialist. Thats why Im here. I also am under frequent and regular care of nearly a half-dozen doctors due to cancer diagnosis and treatment last year. BTW Ive personally spoken to many people who also hate these ongoing demands for personal information. So= who has dementia? Why on earth would I want to discuss personal issues with a stranger and then have it all stored on a computer somewhere. There are also case managers that can help you find providers specific to your diagnosis. You have a visit with a health care professional and they find you are doing fine. Your doctor should be more qualified Are we going to have an insurance company nurse practitioner direct our doctors. #Medicare #Medicarescams #Turning65 #MedicareSupplements #MedicareAdvantagePlans #SeniorDentalPlans #AvoidMedicareFraud #CertifiedSeniorAdvisor #TrustedSeniorAdvisor #SeniorTravel #TheBig65 #trustedindependentMedicareinsurancebroker #MedicareInsurancebroker, Im over 65 and need to understand this years options, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Here is the link on how to set up your phone, Lets Talk About Your Medicare Prescription Drugs. Our Dr is great. My balance isnt good and i have passed out a few times bc of panic attack, so it be good to have in case it happens again. It must be at a premium because they call at least once a week to try and get a plan member to let them into your home. To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. I turned 65 this past April and had signed up for Medicare months before my birthday and also chose to go with AARP which had an affiliation with UHC. betrayed by the very people we intrusted our freedom to.. Calls that solicit you to sign up for new Medicare plans or to update your current plan Calls that threaten to cancel your Medicare coverage unless you update your information For the record, you never need to activate or renew your Medicare card, there are no approved treatments for COVID-19, and Medicare rarely covers genetic testing. While the videos are aimed at older Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the tips apply to everyone. You wanted help, I didnt need it. How dare you. To those who blame our President, I am happy to inform you that these assessments by insurance companies have been going on for years. If you do not feel comfortable having a licensed nurse practitioner meet with you in your home you can have a friend or family member present. Since so many Drs are super busy now, this program would be helpful to many. There is a really interesting search engine called They go so far as to give you a $15 Walmart gift card for your trouble. Nobody mentioned on top of asking you all kinds of medical questions, you probably have to sign a release of information form. So, Google: Million Short search engine. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. They claim we who dont want this imposition are angry but theyre the ones who are yelling at us. Here is the link on how to set up your phone and be sure to add my number to your safe list . Stan D: UHC loves the house call program because it pays them very well. Fake calls from Apple and Amazon support: What you need to know, The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it, Show/hide Shopping and Donating menu items, Show/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items, Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items, Money-Making Opportunities and Investments, Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items, Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items, How to Report Fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, Data breaches were missed learning opportunities for ed tech company, Tried to cancel a service but couldnt? The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. I do however understand your frustration. Yet the solicitation was made all the same. Cristie, In a perfect world. I agree they are using telemarketer techniques. She loves doing this because the one on one in their own home gives a comfort level to the patient that is not achieved in a clinical environment, thereby potentially revealing issues that otherwise may not be known. Unwanted calls including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority. IMO. Medicare will not cold call you about your Medicare coverage.. Reporting a Medicare Scam If someone has tried to scam you or if you have been scammed, use the phone numbers below to report the incident. We will not participate in this so they can get more money from Medicare. My belief was that I had to be older than in my 50s for this to be a concern but she said the importance is now, due to my having diabetic neuropathies. UHC engages in data collecting like all the other heal plans and in a sense more so with the advantage plans. What I would like to know is why I was selected and why UHC is still contacting me after asking them to leave me off their lists. Don't do it. My health history is between me and my PCP and no database or third party will be privy to it. Big data and micro management are the new normal. Know The Secret To Finding The Best Medicare Advantage Plan? Calls me 3xs to find it! One of the biggest frustrations Medicare consumers experience daily is the illegal telemarketing bombardment: Medicare consumers are duped into believing they are making huge mistakes and leaving money on the table if they dont engage with a complete stranger at a call center and switch plans. I have received phone calls about your House Calls program from 6122608396 on January 26th, from 6124353763 on February 28th and March 6th, from 443492280 on March 7th and from 8666862501 today. Live Chat at: They need to stop blowing up my phone. Blanket statements that the American public is STUPID makes your opinion less credible. WHAT is going on? I am tired of calls from foreigners saying I need to schedule my home visits for next year. Fraudsters are well aware of this, especially during enrollment season. Who is making money off of this? Medicare Advantage (MA) has gained a ton of steam in recent years, and many of us are noticing some serious promotion coming from the federal government. We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. I thought of switching to Humana in hopes that 1) I could understand their customer reps better, and 2) hoping they wouldnt be such pests about the Home Health Visit. I dont answer the phone anymore when caller I.D. I called Medicare and asked them if that were true and they said no it was not true and that it was my choice. I hope it is not lost. Remember, if you get a phone call about your Medicare card and you're even slightly suspicious, hang up and call Medicare at the number on your card. I declined, no other forms were ever sent to me and I believe they just want to see my personal financial information. Mobile carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint offer call-blocking services on both Android and iPhone devices. Why not start with a courtesy call to your clients Find another health provider all I can say. Each hour it's a different number. Check you over is all . She was literally as good as any MD I have ever gone to, except that she spent far more time answering my questions and concerns. Again, I could be wrong about that especially that particular. It is your choice whether to submit a comment. Its not like Ive had any issues and might need home health services. thanks all and I apologize to UHC for the unwarranted suspicions!). Designed originally with chronically ill patients in mind, United Healthcare HouseCalls can cut down on emergency room visits by managing care more closely. I am at work and I should wait on the phone until they can find time to talk to me? Ive told them over and over that I do not want this service and they continue to call. Ill call you. Businesses do what they can to improve income. Insisting I am not competent to fill out government forms because they just want to help. Insisting on me allowing their employee access to my personal business and concerns. I will try once again tomorrow to tell this person to please leave me alone and take me off the list in case that wasnt clear the first time. It is just another way for the Insurance Companies to take advantage of Medicare. So many trolls on this site. Latest Medicare & Medicaid News and Updates. They have hounded me to death with letters and phone calls about this. These visits are intrusive to say the least. On the basis of this information you will be given a health risk score that can increase Medicare reimbursements for those UH classifies as having health problems that requires additional monitoring. Its not a scam. What to do about unwanted calls, emails, and text messages that can be annoying, might be illegal, and are probably scams. They can also expect brochures, notices from Social Security, a Medicare & You handbook, or even an Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) depending on their enrollment status. It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it. Upton Sinclair. But dont yap off about something you know nothing about not to mention demeaning a program that is helping people. I talked to United Healthcare today and they put me and my husband on a do not call or mail list for the House Calls program only. I am on Washington Apple Health (United Healthcare) which is managed by Optum here in Pierce county and have my own primary doctor I see on a regular basis at Sea Mar Health Clinic in Tacoma and my doctor has referred me out to an ENT doctor as well as a Vein Specialist for my other specific needs. If this is like they say,optional, then why the unnecessary stalking me and constant harassment?! 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