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
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD - Avoid Becoming a Victim
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.