Did you know that Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion annually due to false claims? With Hawaii leading the nation in life expectancy, this issue continues to grow—impacting not only healthcare costs, but also access to life-saving services and trust in our systems.
Join us for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1–7, as we share daily tips to help you Click Smart, Stay Safe Online.
If you see anything unusual, call SMP Hawaii at 1-800-296-9422 or Oahu: 808-586-7281
Email: info@smphawaii.org
We’ll help collect the details (birthdate, Medicare number, billing notices, etc.) and send the case to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Fraudsters often share personal data with others. Be alert to red flags. If you get a suspicious message, just hang up, delete the email or text, and empty your computer’s trash.
Since 1997, SMP Hawaii and 53 other SMPs nationwide have helped seniors and caregivers prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Don’t miss our special free webinar on Saturday, June 7 from 10–11 a.m. (HST) via Zoom. Learn what Medicare fraud is, how to avoid it, and how you can volunteer to help others.
Request your FREE Computer Basics Series (Issues 1–4) – available in Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Visit: www.smphawaii.org
Learn more: www.smpresource.org
Together, let’s protect Medicare for ourselves and future generations.
This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with 100% federal funding of $320,449. The contents do not necessarily represent the views of ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.
