The following activities are illegal, and you should call the Inspector General’s hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS if you believe one of these laws has been broken. No one can:
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Pressure you into buying a Medigap policy
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Lie to or mislead you into switching from one company or policy to another
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Sell you a second Medigap policy when they know you already have one, unless you tell them in writing that you plan to cancel your existing policy
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Sell you a Medigap policy if they know you have Medicaid
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Sell you a Medigap policy if they know you have a Medicare Advantage plan unless your coverage will end before the Medigap policy goes into effect
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