Alert Arkansas

Alert Arkansas

Host Kathleen Pursell is the Program Director for the Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (AR SMP). Senior citizens, particularly Medicare recipients, are prime targets for healthcare fraud and scams. Episodes will alert listeners about the latest scams, and educate seniors about steps to take to avoid becoming victims. Other topics will include various types of healthcare fraud; who perpetrates the crimes and how they do it; reviewing Medicare Summary Notices and what to look for when you do; and other updated information regarding Medicare. For more information, assistance, or to report Medicare fraud and scams email: kathleen.pursell@arkansas.gov / or go to www.ar.gov/SMP.

Episodes

November 9, 2022 4 mins

This episode gives information about the changes Medicare recipients are able to make during the Open Enrollment Period and alerts recipients of the marketing violations and scams surrounding the OEP.  The SMP encourages anyone interested in making changes to their Medicare coverage to contact the AR SHIIP.

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This ALERT is about the New Medicare Card Scam.  Scammers are calling Medicare recipients and stating that Medicare is sending a new Medicare card to all Medicare beneficiaries, they just need them to verify their Medicare number in order to receive the new card.  You will need to tune in to hear the various versions of this scam and the different types of cards, and alleged reasons for the new card!  
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This episode is an overview of a nationwide scam - the Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Scam - and an interview with a client who contacted our offices to notify us that he had been a victim of the scam.  In the interview he describes how the scam worked and what took place after he fell victim.  

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This episode is a recording of the SMP's appearance on THV11 THE VINE during their annual special, SENIOR WEEK, highlighting various business and programs related to our senior community in Arkansas.  The division director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Div of Aging, Adult & Behavioral Health Services speaks about the programs available to seniors; the SMP gives an overview of the AR SMP program and the lates...

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FINAL DAY - Day 7 - 1st Annual Medicare Fraud Prevention Week - Communities

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Health Care Providers - Day 6 MFPW

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Partners and Professionals - Day 5 MFPW

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MFPW - Day 2 - Beneficiaries

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Families - Day 4 MFPW

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Caregivers - Day 3 MFPW

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1ST ANNUAL MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK - JUNE 5 (6/5) - DAY 1
Overview of the week ahead

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