Written by Missouri SMP The Missouri SMP wants you to be on the lookout for fraud related to COVID-19 contact tracing. Contact tracing helps to slow the spread of COVID-19 and helps protect you, your family, and your community by letting people know they may have been exposed to COVID-19. It helps people get testing if they…
Read MoreJune 2020 Fraud Prevention
The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) once again is reminding older adults and their caregivers to be wary of potential Medicare fraud and abuse schemes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic began spreading across the United States, scammers have been working nonstop to try to trick older adults and to take their money. Scammers…
Read MoreOffice Closure
Our offices in Albany and Cameron will be closed Friday, May 8th, in observance of Harry S. Truman Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday morning.
Read MoreAn Important Note About LTC Facilities
While residents’ rights are the first priority of our Ombudsman Program, the protection of those living in long-term care facilities is high on the list of our concerns throughout the pandemic caused by COVID-19, too. Shelter-in-place orders are lifting throughout the state of Missouri, and we know you’re ready to visit with your loved ones…
Read MoreStimulus Scam Aimed at Older Adults
You’ve likely heard, the U.S. Government will soon be sending stimulus payments to the majority of households in America. That’s good news during our national economic struggle resulting from Coronavirus, or COVID-19. What’s not good is that scammers are taking advantage of this unprecedented experience by placing a new type of phone call. The caller…
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