FTC Targeting Fraudulently Marketed Medical Discount Plans

NEW YORK,, NY (08/10/2010)(readMedia)-- Media Advisory: 08/09/2010

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

FTC, States to Host Press Conference Announcing Law Enforcement Sweep Targeting Fraudulently Marketed Medical Discount Plans

WHAT: Forty-seven million Americans lack health insurance. The FTC and 20 state enforcement officials will announce a crackdown on the scammers who target the uninsured, the unemployed, and the uninsurable to peddle "medical discount plans" fraudulently marketed as health insurance.

WHEN: 11 A.M., Wednesday, August 11, 2010

WHERE: Federal Trade Commission

Alexander Hamilton U. S. Customs House

One Bowling Green - Museum Entrance

New York, New York 10004

WHO: David Vladeck, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection

Lori Swanson, Minnesota Attorney General

Greg Zoeller, Indiana Attorney General

James J. Wrynn, New York Insurance Superintendent

Reporters who wish to participate, but who cannot attend the event can call 1-866-363-9013. The conference leader is Gail Kingsland and the conference ID is 93067985

MEDIA CONTACT:

FTC Office of Public Affairs

202-326-2180

Posted Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 09:12 am by New York State Insurance Department
Last Updated Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 11:22 am