1210 Main St. ~ Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7707 or in Wisconsin: 800-649-6568
FAX: (920) 834-5070
Current Fraud:
Clients who wish to make their own reports of Part D fraud, waste, or abuse may contact The Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor (MEDIC) at 1-877-7-SAFERX (1-877-772-3379).
We encourage you to also direct clients to "Part D Watch" at the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups: 1-866-456-8211 or via email at medfraud at cwag.org.
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance continues to accept complaints about specific licensed agents engaged in fraudulent sales practices related to Part C or D.
Who We Are
The Medicare Integrity Project is a program of the Elder Law Center of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG). Staffed by a project director and volunteers, the Medicare Integrity Project is one of the oldest federally funded "fraud buster" programs in the country. The project is dedicated to stopping Medicare/Medicaid error, fraud, waste and abuse. CWAG is a non-profit organization provding advocacy and education on issues affecting Wisconsin's elders.
What We DoMedicare/Medicaid error, fraud, waste and abuse results in a loss of over $12 billion each year. When the system is cheated, we're all cheated. Only knowledgeable and aware beneficiaries and recipients, care providers and health care professionals can ensure the future of the Medicare/Medicaid program. The statewide Medicare Integrity Project:
- Conducts customized training sessions for a variety of audiences, covering such subjects as the basics of Medicare and Medicaid, how to read a Medicare Summary Notice and how to identify and report error, fraud, waste and abuse.
- Provides information at community-sponsored senior events, health fairs, expos and conventions.
- Educates the general public about preventing and reporting Medicare/Medicaid error, fraud, waste and abuse.
- Recruits retired professionals and other volunteers to educate their peeers about preserving the integrity of the Medicare/Medicaid program.
What We Can Do For You
The Medicare Integrity Project can provide raining and information to Medicare beneficiaries, health care professionals and the public on issues such as:
- What is Medicare/Medicaid and who qualifies?
- What benefits are available at what cost?
- What is Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D?
- What is Medicare error, fraud, waste and abuse, and how does it affect benefits?
- What can be done if there is over-billing on a Medicare statement?
- How to educate others in your community to understand and maximize their Medicare/Medicaid benefits.
To receive addtional information or to schedule a workshop, please contact: Medicare Integrity Project, 608-224-0606 or 800-488-2596 or email
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