Guard Your Medicare Card Number Like a Credit Card!

Posted: April 06, 2026

April 2026 Missouri SMP Fraud Fact Your Medicare number is private information and can be just as valuable as a bank account number. Scam artists try to use your Medicare number for fraudulent billing! The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) strongly advises that you be careful about sharing your...

Protecting Yourself from Pharmacy & Prescription Drug Fraud

Posted: March 18, 2026

March 2026 Missouri SMP Fraud Fact Pharmacy and prescription drug fraud in Medicare costs taxpayers billions every year and can put your health, benefits, and personal information at risk. Let’s talk about some ways it can happen and how you can stay a step ahead of the scam. There...

A Friendly Reminder: Read Your Medicare Mail

Posted: January 08, 2026

November 2025 Fraud Fact Medicare fraud and abuse costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. By consistently checking your healthcare statements, you can help catch mistakes and stop dishonest billing. What to Look For: Every 3 months, depending on whether you have Medicare or an Advantage plan, you should...

New Year’s Resolution:

Posted: January 08, 2026

Prevent, Detect and Report Medicare Fraud As we step into the New Year, many are making resolutions to make 2026 our best year yet. At the Missouri SMP, we are too! We invite you to join us in making a commitment to protect yourself and others from Medicare fraud...

December 2025 Fraud Prevention

Posted: December 09, 2025

Protect yourself from these common holiday scams. The holiday season is here! This is a wonderful time for family, friends, and festive fun. But it’s also a time where scammers try to take advantage of people. While you shop, bake cookies, or enjoy your traditions, please keep an eye...

Medicare and Telehealth

Posted: September 04, 2025

Tips to Keeping Virtual Visits Safe Telehealth (also called telemedicine or Teledoc) lets you have medical appointments and health services through live video and audio. It can be a safe, convenient way to get the care you need, from the convenience of your home. Unfortunately, some scammers are using...

Protect Yourself from Medicare Prescription Drug Fraud

Posted: August 12, 2025

Know the Signs. Stop the Scams. Prescription drug fraud happens when Medicare is billed for medications you didn’t receive, or you are given the wrong drug. This kind of fraud is growing, especially under Medicare Part D, because it’s easy for scammers to take advantage. Be Alert to These...

Taking Control of Your Medicare – There’s an App for That!

Posted: July 07, 2025

The Missouri SMP has exciting news to share! It could make managing your Medicare even easier while helping protect you from fraud. It’s called the “SMP Medicare Tracker”. It’s a free app you can download right to your smartphone. With this easy-to-use tool, you’ll be able to keep track...

REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING (RPM) FRAUD

Posted: June 03, 2025

Watching Out for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Fraud Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) lets your doctor keep track of your health from home using smart devices that measure things like your heart rate or blood sugar. It can be a helpful and convenient tool used by your doctor. But be...

Stay Ahead of Scammers by Keeping Track of Your Medical Appointments:

Posted: May 13, 2025

Use My Health Care Tracker to record appointments and procedures. One of the most important habits to keep your Medicare account safe from fraud is to keep track of your medical visits and procedures. Doing so also helps your visits go more smoothly. To help you keep a record...

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