SCAM ALERT: Regence warns members about supplements, reimbursement fraud

SCAM ALERT: Regence warns members about supplements, reimbursement fraud

Some Regence BlueShield of Idaho members are reporting claims for services not received on recent benefit statements.

Mike Tatko, Media and Public Relations Manager with the insurer, says the scam involves companies that sell nutritional supplements who falsely claim that reimbursement through insurance providers is possible.

Mike Tatko, public relations manager with Regence, comments
 

With nearly 190,000 members in Idaho and 100 million people nationally through plans covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Regence is concerned not only with the financial repercussions, but also the unnecessary exposure of personal information.

Tatko warns of risk to personal information
 

To report any discrepancies contact the Regence Fraud Hotline at 1-800-323-1693.

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