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Understanding Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits: A Guide for Our Community in Hawai‘i

Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear about “supplemental benefits” included in some Medicare Advantage plans. These extra benefits can be helpful, but it’s important to know how they work before choosing a plan. This guide will walk you through what supplemental benefits are, who can use them, and how to protect yourself […]

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October 5, 2025

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Protecting Older Adults from AI Scams: Consider These Strategies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in exciting ways to make life easier, but unfortunately, it has also become a tool for scammers. Older adults—especially kūpuna in Hawaiʻi—are often targeted because scammers assume they may be less familiar with rapidly changing technology, may experience cognitive decline, or may have accumulated assets. The good news is […]

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September 29, 2025

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Medicare Fraud: Deepfake Technology and Other AI-Driven Schemes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live, work, and receive care. But unfortunately, it’s also being used by scammers to exploit the Medicare system. Fraudsters are leveraging the trust placed in doctors, healthcare staff, and medical records—as well as the sheer complexity of healthcare data—to commit serious crimes that harm beneficiaries, waste taxpayer […]

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September 26, 2025

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Top AI Scams Targeting Older Adults 60 and Over

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming daily life in powerful and positive ways. But unfortunately, scammers are also exploiting AI to create convincing deceptions that can be especially dangerous for kūpuna (older adults 60 and over). These scams are designed to look and sound real, making them difficult to spot without careful attention. Here are some […]

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September 22, 2025

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