How to Read Your MSN
(Medicare Summary Notice)
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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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Sample MSN—Part A
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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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