Get the flu shot this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a yearly flu shot by the end of October.
Watch Out For These Scams Affecting Medicare Beneficiaries In 2020
Medicare and other scams affecting seniors have become a major problem...
Fraud Alert: Genetic Testing Scam
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing.
Fraud Alert: Genetic Testing Scam
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing.
New App Displays What Original Medicare Covers
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new app that gives consumers a modernized Medicare experience...
Federal Trade Commission Scam Warning
The Federal Trade Commission is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your
Charles Clarkson’s guest appearance on Aging Insights
The newest episode of Aging Insights is titled, Medicare Cards and More (Episode 83). On this program, Melissa Chalker speaks with Mary McGeary, Director of the SHIP Program at NJ
The Cost of Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud, waste and abuse costs taxpayers an estimated $60 billion a year. When Medicare dollars are used to pay fraudsters, all taxpayers suffer.
Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse
When Medicare providers intentionally submit claims to Medicare for services not provided, unnecessary medical services or they double bill or up-code ...
Do You Worry About Your Elderly Parents?
SMP and Jewish Family Services do also. The following tips will help you protect your loved ones from being a victim of a Medicare scam...
Data Breach Puts Your Medicare Identity at Risk
"To make matters worse, Equifax is a critical partner of the Internal Revenue Service, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...