Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol

Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol Prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud! louisvilleky.gov/SMP
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SMP visits seniors wherever they gather, at senior centers, housing complexes, churches, and health fairs and talk about what they can do to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. SMP trains Medicare beneficiaries how to protect personal information, identify errors on healthcare statements, recognize scams (like illegal marketing, providing unnecessary services, and charging for services that were not provided) and how to report medical fraud and abuse. This account is managed by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. For more info go to www.louisvilleky.gov/health.

Our fraud fighter of the month is ARDITH! šŸ©µšŸ§”šŸ’™Ardith is an amazing volunteer that helps our team at West Kentucky Allied...
11/21/2025

Our fraud fighter of the month is ARDITH! šŸ©µšŸ§”šŸ’™

Ardith is an amazing volunteer that helps our team at West Kentucky Allied Services, Inc. She shares SMP information in Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Todd, Christian and Trigg counties.

Report fraud to the Kentucky SMP online! Visit louisvilleky.gov/SMP to find the link to the reporting form. As always, i...
11/19/2025

Report fraud to the Kentucky SMP online! Visit louisvilleky.gov/SMP to find the link to the reporting form. As always, if you prefer to report over the phone, you can call our Fraud Fighter Hotline at 877-603-6558 to reach a healthcare fraud expert.

We're keeping over 800 Kentuckians informed about scams and fraud schemes! Sign up today!
11/17/2025

We're keeping over 800 Kentuckians informed about scams and fraud schemes! Sign up today!

Donā€™t believe what you see on TV during open enrollment! The plans that are being advertised on TV often arenā€™t availabl...
11/14/2025

Donā€™t believe what you see on TV during open enrollment! The plans that are being advertised on TV often arenā€™t available to most people on Medicare or may not even be available in your area. If you see an ad for a plan that you think sounds amazing, rather than responding to the ad directly we suggest reaching out to your local SHIP to learn about it from a completely unbiased source.

11/12/2025

Overwhelmed by the mass of Medicare information, plans, and deadlines? With the right help, you can find exactly what you need. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, in-depth, personalized, and unbiased counseling on complex Medicare issues, while 1-800-MEDICARE is the official federal helpline for general Medicare information and basic assistance.
Depending on your needs, you can use one or both to help you navigate Medicare during the Open Enrollment Period. If you'd like to learn more about SHIP, visit www.shiphelp.org.

Caregivers can help prevent Medicare fraud by monitoring the beneficiary's statements, encouraging them to protect their...
11/12/2025

Caregivers can help prevent Medicare fraud by monitoring the beneficiary's statements, encouraging them to protect their Medicare number, and being aware of common scams like billing for unreceived services or unnecessary medical equipment. The Kentucky SMP is here to help caregivers too!

Whenever we say that Medicare wonā€™t call you, there are a few key exceptions. One of these exceptions is the Medicare Cu...
11/10/2025

Whenever we say that Medicare wonā€™t call you, there are a few key exceptions. One of these exceptions is the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), which is happening now! If you receive a call or a letter about the MCBS during this time, you can contact 1-866-856-NORC or mcbs.norc.org to verify if you have been selected and if the contact was legitimate.

We love when furry friends come to visit our booth at the Norton Neuroscience Research Institute Parkinsonā€™s Expo šŸ¾
11/08/2025

We love when furry friends come to visit our booth at the Norton Neuroscience Research Institute Parkinsonā€™s Expo šŸ¾

Today's Fraud Text Alert will cover a new twist on a familiar scam, jury duty scams. Find more information here: https:/...
11/07/2025

Today's Fraud Text Alert will cover a new twist on a familiar scam, jury duty scams. Find more information here: https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/kentucky-state-police-warn-of-jury-barcode-scams/

The Kentucky SMP's Fraud Text Alerts is a free service meant to empower Kentuckians with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from the current scams being reported around our Commonwealth. To sign up to receive one message each Friday, text "KYSMP" to 844-796-5678.

11/05/2025

Medicare will not call to verify your Medicare number. They will also never threaten to cancel your benefits if you refuse to give it to them. This is a sign the caller is a scammer. If you get a call asking for your Medicare number, hang up.

If you did give out your Medicare number, don't panic. Contact the SMP to report it and get help on next steps.

Hospice is an essential benefit for Medicare beneficiaries ā€“ and unfortunately, even hospice is not immune to fraud. In ...
11/05/2025

Hospice is an essential benefit for Medicare beneficiaries ā€“ and unfortunately, even hospice is not immune to fraud. In the past few years, hospice fraudsters have used offers of free items such as nutritional shakes, meals, cash, and more to trick non-terminal beneficiaries into sharing their information and enrolling in a hospice program. Not only can this severely impact a beneficiaryā€™s coverage, but it can also cost Medicare thousands of dollars per day theyā€™re fraudulently enrolled.

to prevent a fraudulent hospice enrollment from messing with your benefits.

HAPPY NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH! šŸ§”National Family Caregivers Month is observed each November to recognize and hono...
11/03/2025

HAPPY NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH! šŸ§”

National Family Caregivers Month is observed each November to recognize and honor the millions of unpaid family caregivers in the United States. It is a time to raise awareness about the challenges caregivers face, connect them with resources, and express gratitude for their commitment.

The Kentucky SMP will be attending several Family Caregiver events to bring awareness about Medicare Fraud to caregivers.

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