SMP Fraud Fact August 2021
Missourians ages 12 and older who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to enter alottery drawing to win $10,000. Unfortunately, the Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) has learnedthat this incentive to be an “MO VIP WINNER” also has brought out potential scammers, and you shouldbe careful with your personal information – just as always….
SMP Fraud Fact July 2021
The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) wants to make sure that you are taking full advantageof the preventive benefits provided to you by Medicare. Medicare covers at least two dozen preventive benefit services. They range from screenings forheart disease, cancer and diabetes, to shots for the flu and pneumonia. Early detection and prevention mayhelp you…
Heart of the Matter June 2021
Tom was suffering severe headaches and migraines after falling victim to an assault incident resulting in brain contusions. His neurologist recommended he sign up for a Missouri medical marijuana card to help treat the headache pain. Tom, willing to try anything to help ease the pain, attempted to register for a medical marijuana card, but instead…
SMP Fraud Prevention Fact June 2021
Telehealth: A good Opportunity for Patients and Scammers This month’s Missouri SMP Fraud Fact deals with the expansion of telehealth services, which has opened yet another door for potential fraud. Certainly, telehealth is a legitimate service provided by a growing number of physicians. Medicare covers telehealth services, including office visits, psychotherapy, consultations, and certain other…
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. The Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to: Low-income seniors (60 years+) Eligible seniors receive 10 vouchers ($5 each), totaling $50 annually Registration is open June through the end of September. Vouchers can be redeemed…