Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year, impacting beneficiaries with time, stress, and potential health risks. Families, friends, and caregivers also suffer as they help their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. This is where the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii steps in.
SMP is a federally-funded, volunteer-based program managed by the Hawaii State Department of Health. Our mission is to “empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through counseling, outreach, and education.” Join SMP Hawaii during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 3-9, for daily tips on preventing fraud and helping others do the same.
Thursday’s Tip: Write Down Your Drugs, Tests, and Services
One of the most effective ways to prevent Medicare fraud is by meticulously tracking the drugs, tests, and other services you receive. My Health Care Trackers are valuable fraud-fighting tools provided for free through the SMP program. Available in Chinese-Simplified, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, and Tagalog, these trackers help beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report suspected Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse.
By writing down every drug, test, and service you receive, you can easily spot discrepancies in your Medicare statements. Here are some steps to ensure you’re using your healthcare tracker effectively:
Join Us on June 8: Free Online Class
To further support your efforts in preventing Medicare fraud, SMP Hawaii is hosting a free online class on Saturday, June 8, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Learn how everyone can help save Medicare by preventing fraud. Join us via Zoom to gain valuable insights and tools.
Empower yourself and others with the knowledge to prevent Medicare fraud. Together, we can make a difference.
