Medicare fraud and abuse cost Americans over $60 billion annually, threatening access to essential services. SMP Hawai‘i is tackling this crisis head-on during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1–7. The program empowers kūpuna and caregivers with knowledge to detect, prevent, and report fraud through free resources, personalized counseling, and engaging community outreach. A free educational webinar on Saturday, June 7, from 10–11 a.m. via Zoom will cover the latest scams and how to protect yourself. Learn how AI and phone scams target Medicare numbers and discover steps you can take today to protect your loved ones. Visit smphawaii.org to register, explore helpful tech safety guides, or request a free presentation for your organization. Together, we can stop fraud and safeguard Medicare for future generations.
