DON'T MISS MEDICAID BOOTCAMP - 3 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
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Gaylord
June 25, 2010
Ostsego County Alpine Center
Macomb
July 16, 2010
Clinton Macomb Public Library
Lansing
July 22, 2010
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices
The training team will be lead by author, trainer, elder law attorney and Michigan Medicaid expert David L. Shaltz, JD Of Counsel for Chalgian & Tripp. He will be joined in Macomb by Michele Fuller of Fuller & Stubb PLLC, and Sanford mall of Mall, Malisow & Cooney, PC.
For information contact Alyssa Johnson, 517-853-2370
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MEDICARE SCAMS:
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| What You Can Do To Protect Yourself
By Susan Peters,
Volunteer Attorney
Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
Making sense out of Medicare plans and policies is tough
enough without having to worry about con artis ts eager to cash in on the
confusion that often surrounds this complicated program. Medicare prescription coverage - referred to
as Part D -in particular, is a program picked by scammers to con unsuspecting
seniors. This type of fraud is a problem
of national scope. Consequently,
consumer groups across the country have issued warnings about fraudulent
companies, plans and policies.
While
Medicare has received complaints from numerous states, including Michigan,
involving an assortment of companies, authorities believe the companies may be
the same actors using different names and operating from outside the United
States. Typically referred to as the "$299
Ring"-the sum of money Medicare beneficiaries are commonly talked into paying
for bogus drug plans-this type of scam not only swindles money up front but can
also result in on-going identity theft and fraud. Those practicing this kind of cheat are devious,
but to the well-informed consumer they are not that difficult to spot. Continue reading here >> |
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SENIOR MEDICARE PATROLS
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 Older Adults help in the Fight Against Medicare Fraud
Billions of federal dollars are lost annually due to health care
fraud, error and abuse. Since 1997 AoA has funded Senior Medicare Patrols (SMP) projects to
recruit and train retired professionals and other senior citizens about
how to recognize and report instances or patterns of health care fraud.
In addition they are made aware of how threats to financial
independence and health status may occur when citizens are victimized
by fraudulent schemes. These SMP projects partner with the aging
network, as well as community, faith-based, tribal, and health care
organizations. Together they utilize a variety of outreach strategies
to educate and empower their peers to identify, prevent and report
health care fraud. Currently, the SMP program funds 54 projects in all
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin
Islands.
The SMP program empowers seniors through increased awareness and
understanding of healthcare programs. This knowledge helps seniors to
protect themselves from the economic and health-related consequences of
Medicare and Medicaid fraud, error and abuse. SMP projects also work to
resolve beneficiary complaints of potential fraud in partnership with
state and national fraud control/consumer protection entities,
including Medicare contractors, state Medicaid fraud control units,
state attorneys general, the OIG and CMS. Learn More about this program
In Michigan, call 800-803-7174 or click here.
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INGHAM COUNTY TRIAD AND ELDER LAW OF MICHIGAN PARTNER TO PRESENT
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 TRIAD'S SENIOR PROM 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Marriott - East Lansing
Join the fun for the 5th annual event with live music, dancing, refreshments and a formal dinner. The evening will be hosted by Tim Barron of 92-X radio and live music will be provided by the Life Support Band. Proceeds will benefit seniors in a five county area.
Tickets are $10 per person ages 60 and over and $15 per person ages 59 and under.
For information, please call 517-372-0593.
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PREVENTING ABUSE & NEGLECT TRAINING
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 Twelve one-hour training modules have been create4d to help teach caregivers critical skills in preventing abuse and neglect of seniors in their care. The modules are free and come with an instructors guide and power point presentation. On-site training is also available. For information, contact Catherine Macomber or by calling 989-295-1894. This training was developed in partnership with MSU, Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, BEAM (a wholly owned subsidiary of MPRO), and PHI.
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