How to Read Your MSN

(Medicare Summary Notice)

This document was supported, in part, by grant number 90-MP-0167 from the Administration on Aging, Department of Health & Human Services. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings & conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not therefore necessarily represent official Administration on Aging policy.

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What is the SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol)

Mission?

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Empower and assist

Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and

caregivers

to prevent, detect, and report

health care fraud, errors, and abuse

through outreach, counseling, and education.

SMP Message

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Protect: Do not give out your personal information to anyone you do not know!

Medicare Number Social Security Number Bank Account Information Credit Card Number(s)

Detect: Compare your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) to your health care activity and look for:

Charges for something you did not receive Items billed twice Services that were not ordered by your doctor

Report: Talk to your healthcare provider

or Call Missouri SMP at 888-515-6565

What is a MSN (Medicare Summary Notice)

? Mailed to beneficiaries enrolled in Part

A and/or Part B (Original Medicare)

Mailed every three months when Medicare has been billed

Lists details about beneficiary claims

It is NOT a bill

Reference the MY MEDICARE & YOU handbook mailed each fall.

Remember, you can access your claims online at any time by setting up your own account on www.mymedicare.gov

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Medicare Part A helps cover:

Hospitals Skilled Nursing facilities Hospice Home Health

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Medicare Part B helps cover:

Physicians (in or out of hospital) Outpatient therapy services Outpatient hospital services Preventive services Ambulance Medical supplies and services ………..

Complete list in Medicare & You

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Thank you for your time!

Call 888-515-6565 or visit www.missourismp.org

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