09/30/2026
Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect your finances.
Many people will apply for health insurance coverage through the Marketplace, Medicare, or their employer during open enrollment this fall. Scammers may impersonate government agencies, health insurance companies, and enrollment assistance organizations to steal your personal information or money. Identify these scams and help keep yourself safe by using the Pause, Check, Protect method.
PAUSE – Before you take any action or send money, ask yourself if you were expecting a call, text, or email about health coverage.
CHECK – Identify and use trustworthy sources. Only use official government websites like HealthCare.gov, Medicare.gov, or go directly through your employer.
PROTECT – Don’t share your personal information, like Social Security Numbers, Medicare numbers, or personal medical history, with people who identity is unknown to you. Interactions can seem legitimate in the moment, but you should only trust people you connect with through verified insurance sources.
Visit StopScams.ky.gov to learn more.