Abuse and Neglect of Medicare Beneficiaries

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued two new reports that address the identification, reporting and investigation of incidents of potential abuse and neglect of our nation's most vulnerable populations, including seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. OIG issued an early alert in 2017 based on the preliminary findings of this work. Our resulting work, released in June 2019, identify thousands of Medicare claims that indicate abuse and neglect of beneficiaries, including beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities. If you suspect someone is the victim of abuse or neglect, contact law enforcement immediately.

RESOURCES

• Incidents of Potential Abuse and Neglect at Skilled Nursing Facilities Were Not Always Reported and Investigated (A-01-16-00509)
• CMS Could Use Medicare Data To Identify Instances of Potential Abuse or Neglect (A-01-17-00513)
• Early Alert: Potential Abuse or Neglect at Skilled Nursing Facilities

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Last updated April 13, 2021