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Conference materials, including recordings and the PowerPoint versions, will be in the SMP Resource Library as they become available. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Administrat...
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My Health Care Trackers are fraud-fighting tools that are available for free to beneficiaries through the SMP program. The trackers help beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report possible Medicare fr...
Medicare statements outline payments made on a beneficiary’s behalf for Medicare covered services. There are two primary types of statements received by Medicare beneficiaries: Medicare Summary...
If you suspect Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse, address it immediately by taking these steps: Rule out error: If you have questions about information on yours or your loved one's Medicare Su...
Social isolation among older adults is a serious issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of adults ages 45 an...
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The SMP program offers volunteers an opportunity to make an important difference in their communities. Volunteers take pride in working to ensure that the Medicare program will be protected for futur...
Indictment alleges $46 million in claims to Medicare.
Follow these simple steps to cut back on calls.
Most conference materials, including the PowerPoint versions, are in the SMP Resource Library. 2021 SMP/SHIP National Conference: Part One 2020 SMP/SHIP National Conference 2019 SMP/...
From Data to Budget: Tips for Managing Your Grant Melissa Simpson, Sean Lewis, and Medea Darrington, ACL – Presentation From Scam to Submission: SMP Casework in Action Marissa Whitehouse, AC...
Connecting with Tribal Elders through Partnerships Leslie Green and Jasmine Aplin, ACL – Presentation Who's on First? Line Up Team Members and Subgrantees To Knock It Out Of The Park Sandy L...
COVID's Silver Lining: New Tools For Managing Volunteers in a Pandemic and Beyond Kathleen Gouveia, Massachusetts SHINE, and Caroline Cole, Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMP) engAGE...
The complaint alleges call centers enticed beneficiaries to accept braces.
Most conference materials, including the PowerPoint versions, are in the SMP Resource Library. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Offi...
Most conference materials, including the PowerPoint versions, are in the SMP Resource Library. A 118-slide PowerPoint in which 34 SMPs and SHIPs shared examples of posters, pamphlets, publicity, and...
Most conference materials, including the PowerPoint versions, are in the SMP Resource Library. Monday, August 20, 2018 - SMP Only 1:10-1:40 p.m. It’s Data Time! SMP Data 2017 – Revenge...
Most conference materials, including the PowerPoint versions, are in the SMP Resource Library. Monday, July 10, 2017 - SHIP Directors Only 1:45–2:30 p.m. New SHIP Data System Josh Hodges ...
Most conference materials, including the PowerPoint versions, are in the SMP Resource Library. Some, as noted, are exclusively in the library. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - All Attendees 9:35 a.m. ...
They were among those charged with submitting more than $6 billion in false and fraudulent claims.
People call pretending to be from Medicare to get personal information.
Patients who thought they were receiving medical treatment received substandard care.
Anyone who makes or buys a fake vaccine card is breaking the law.
Scams related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly increasing as the public health emergency continues. Scammers are targeting older adults and those with serious long-term he...