Identity Theft and Online Fraud
What are Medicare fraud risks after a death?
Short answer
Medicare records can be used to file fraudulent claims for medical services never rendered. Notify Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 promptly after a death. Review any Explanation of Benefits statements that arrive after death — fraudulent charges should be reported to Medicare's fraud hotline…
What this usually means
Medicare records can be used to file fraudulent claims for medical services never rendered. Notify Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 promptly after a death. Review any Explanation of Benefits statements that arrive after death — fraudulent charges should be reported to Medicare's fraud hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477).
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.