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The Cost of Aging in Place

SMP Hawaii invites you to join its July Volunteer Team Planning Meeting via Zoom to learn about “The Cost of Aging in Place.” Monday, July 13, 2026 10:00 – 10:45 am HST Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b7o8E6JRTJu8BW-T5d9cEg#/registration This topic is relevant for those who are: Planning for their own long-term care Wanting to maintain their current state Helping […]

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July 8, 2026

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CFPB Webinar on Government Imposter Scams – Register Today

Scammers pretend to be someone they’re not – including government agencies – to steal your money, gain access to your financial accounts, or take your personal information. Learn more about how to prevent financial harm with this webinar from the Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Network (EFPRN). The webinar will be held on Thursday, July […]

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July 8, 2026

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Protect Your Medicare: What Hawaiʻi’s Kūpuna Need to Know

Living in Hawaiʻi is expensive, and many kūpuna rely on fixed incomes to cover housing, food, medicine, and care. But Medicare fraud, billing mistakes, and identity theft are making it even harder. Scammers and dishonest providers cost Medicare an estimated $60 billion each year, and kūpuna are often the ones who pay the price – […]

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June 30, 2026

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Two in Hawaii Charged in Nationwide Health Care Fraud, Opioid Crackdown

Two Hawaii residents are among 455 defendants charged in a nationwide U.S. Department of Justice health care fraud and opioid enforcement operation involving more than $6.5 billion in alleged fraudulent claims. The coordinated crackdown targets schemes involving Medicare and Medicaid fraud, illegal opioid distribution, kickbacks, and other health care crimes across the country. Read the […]

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June 26, 2026

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