Medical identity theft happens when someone fraudulently uses your information to receive medical benefits or medical goods and services.
How Does Medical Identity Theft Happen
Anyone who has access to your medical insurance cards or health records (including online access to your health provider) can be a potential thief. A data breach exposing your medical records and medical account information is another likely source. Someone may also use your personally identifiable information to act as you and obtain new insurance.
What Types of Personally Identifying Information is Involved in Medical Identity Theft
Typically the information used is health insurance account information (account number, address, etc), or your medical record number with a health professional’s office along with your name, address and other contact information. Your Social Security number or state identification may also be involved.
Resolving Medical Identity Theft
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