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Kukui Gram May 2026: Medicare Fraud Prevention, Elder Abuse Awareness & Community News

The SMP Hawaii Kukui Gram May 2026 newsletter highlights Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (June 1-5), a free Zoom event on June 4th to help seniors track and protect their Medicare benefits, and a new Medi-Medi Pilot Project launching in Kalihi to connect kupuna with Medicare, Medicaid, and local assistance programs. The issue also covers World […]

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May 5, 2026

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Watch Out for Charity Scams After the Kona Low Storm

The Kona low storm caused serious damage on Oahu’s North Shore. Some homes were flooded. Others were washed away. Many families – younger and older – now have nowhere to live. People all over the island want to help. But sadly, scammers also try to take advantage of this disaster. SMP Hawaii wants to help […]

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March 28, 2026

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Hawaii Deploys Mobile Medical Clinics to North Shore Oʻahu Flood-Affected Communities

DOH, PARTNERS, BRING MOBILE CLINICS TO STORM-DAMAGED NORTH SHORE 026-027 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2026 HONOLULU – A partnership including the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and nonprofit providers will bring coordinated mobile medical care and social services to the North Shore of Oʻahu, where residents are recovering from damage caused by massive flooding […]

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March 27, 2026

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Kona Brain Injury Support Group Meeting — April 8, 2026: How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud, Billing Errors, and AI Scams

The Kona Brain Injury Support Group is holding its next meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM HST — and this month’s topic is one that affects every Medicare beneficiary, caregiver, and family member in our community. Guest speaker Norma Kop, Hawaii State Director for Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), will present on one […]

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March 16, 2026

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