Medicare Fraud Trends and the Importance of Reviewing Your Medicare Summary Notice

PendingMedicare fraud is an ongoing and costly issue, draining billions of taxpayer dollars each year. Fraudsters continuously evolve their schemes, targeting seniors through deceptive billing, unnecessary services, and fraudulent medical equipment charges.

We’ll discuss how to spot red flags, including unfamiliar charges, incorrect service descriptions, and overbilling. Attendees will learn how to report suspicious activity to the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and Medicare to help prevent fraud and protect their benefits. Join us to learn how you can stay vigilant, protect yourself, and help safeguard the Medicare system!

Speaker: Renee Labrie-Shanks, Statewide SMP Program Director with Missoula Aging Services