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…
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…
Heart of the Matter May 2021
More than a year has gone by since the lives we were accustomed to living changed dramatically. New phrases emerged like, social distancing and the new normal, and we were quickly pushed into a virtual world as a main way to stay connected! We were left wondering about those who were unable to join this…
Become a Dementia Friend
Become a ‘Dementia Friend’ during Zoom workshop. Missouri’s leaders in the aging profession are encouraging folks to spend an hour to become Dementia Friends as part of an international effort to make a difference to people with memory loss. The Zoom workshop, sponsored by the Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging, will be presented…