Question

question 19 of 30 what are potential impacts of medical identity theft on patients? check all that apply. select all that apply unsafe or deadly care false diagnoses false claims that count toward a lifetime maximum future denials of insurance lost employment opportunities medical debt and damaged credit ratings

Explanation:

• Unsafe or deadly care: Medical identity theft can lead to wrong treatments as thieves use the victim's identity, causing unsafe or deadly care.
• False diagnoses: With stolen medical identity, incorrect medical records can be created, leading to false diagnoses.
• False claims that count toward a lifetime maximum: Thieves may use the victim's insurance for false claims, affecting their lifetime maximum benefits.
• Future denials of insurance: False claims or incorrect records from theft can lead to insurance companies denying future coverage.
• Lost employment opportunities: If medical identity theft leads to incorrect medical records (e.g., false serious conditions), it can affect employment chances.
• Medical debt and damaged credit ratings: Thieves may incur medical bills in the victim's name, leading to medical debt and damaged credit.

Answer:

A. Unsafe or deadly care
B. False diagnoses
C. False claims that count toward a lifetime maximum
D. Future denials of insurance
E. Lost employment opportunities
F. Medical debt and damaged credit ratings