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.
Alert Arkansas
SENIOR WEEK on THV11's THE VINE - June 23, 2022
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 latest scams, featuring a personal story from an SMP client who fell victim to one of the scams.