Health Insurance News Watch Out For Insurance Scams When Open Enrollment Begins

Beware of Medicare open enrollment scams as coverage period begins

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers guidance through the open enrollment process. You can call the national SHIP number at (877)839-2675 for help. Read More

Watch out for scams as Medicare Open Enrollment begins

Millions of Americans will be getting reminders to sign up for healthcare coverage through Medicare over the next six weeks. Read More

BBB Scam Alert: Beware of healthcare cons during open enrollment

News 19's Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama to find out ways you can protect yourself! Read More

As Medicare open enrollment starts, beware health care cons coming your way

Open enrollment for Medicare runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Medicare Advantage open enrollment is Jan. 1 to March 31, or within three months of getting Medicare. Heathcare.gov open enrollment begins Nov. 1; ... Read More

Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: One More Thing To Worry About During Open Enrollment: The Medigap Trap!

Medicare Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, October 15, and runs through Sunday, December 7. Here's everything you need to know to get the best plan for your health and budget. Read More

Officials warn of scams during Medicare open enrollment

State officials are warning seniors about scams and high-pressure sales tactics during the annual Medicare open enrollment period. Read More

3 things for consumers to know as Medicare annual open enrollment begins

Medicare’s annual open enrollment began this week with millions of beneficiaries weighing their coverage options for 2026. Read More

As open enrollment begins, Scan Health Plan highlights consumer issues with insurance

The nonprofit Medicare provider’s latest campaign centers around a simple message: health insurance in America is broken. Read More

BBB scam alert: Beware of health care cons

If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to "help" you find the best deal, according to a ... Read More

How to be protected from scams during Medicare open enrollment

The call came from Health and Human Services, warning a man his insurance had been cancelled. He'd been transferred to a new carrier, and they needed a new payment. A big insurer called another ... Read More

Eye on Scams: Medicare scam calls ahead of open enrollment

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Even though open enrollment for Medicare is a few weeks away, con artists are already calling those eligible to commit Medicare fraud. Andrew Tauzin with Lagniappe Insurance ... Read More