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What Is a Medicare Do-Not-Contact Registry? How Attorneys Protect Beneficiaries

No centralized do-not-contact registry exists for Medicare beneficiaries. PlanShield gives elder law attorneys the tools to build one — timestamped, legally-documented, and enforceable.

Medicare Open Enrollment Solicitation Rules: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

CMS enforces specific rules on how Medicare brokers can solicit beneficiaries during open enrollment. Here is what is prohibited, what rights beneficiaries have, and how to enforce them.

How to File a CMS Complaint Against a Medicare Insurance Agent

CMS enforcement is complaint-driven. If a Medicare agent or broker violated marketing rules — unauthorized plan switches, unsolicited contact, misleading comparisons — here is how to report it and what to include.

What Is TPMO Fraud? How Medicare Agents Exploit Open Enrollment

TPMOs — Third-Party Marketing Organizations — are a primary vehicle for Medicare enrollment fraud. Here’s how the scheme works, why enforcement is limited, and what attorneys and beneficiaries can do about it.

What to Do If Your Medicare Plan Was Switched Without Consent

Unauthorized Medicare plan switches are one of the most common TPMO violations. Here is what to do within 21 days, how to file complaints, and how attorneys can protect clients with documented evidence.

How to Stop Medicare Broker Calls: A Guide for Attorneys and Beneficiaries

Broker calls targeting Medicare beneficiaries peak during AEP and are nearly impossible to stop with verbal requests alone. Here is how to actually stop Medicare broker calls — with documentation, enforcement mechanisms, and legal support.