Through interactive discussion, participants will gain insight into the Medicare fraud and abuse scams that occur daily and who the culprits really might be. As a result of these scams, the Medicare Trust fund loses billions of dollars each year. Mary Anne Bonafair from Senior Medicare Patrol will give several examples of the types of scams that occur and participants will learn helpful tools to protect, detect, and report suspected Medicare fraud. The goal of this presentation is to arm Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers with the tools they need to help put a dent in the billions of dollars lost each year from the Medicare Trust Fund. The presentation will include take home information, a short survey, and a few giveaways as well.

Mary Anne Bonafair joined Senior Medicare Patrol in June 2022. A former, now retired R.N., Mary Anne moved from New Hampshire and wanted to continue to contribute to her community. As a former nurse compliance and complaint investigator for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, SMP outreach and education was just her cup of tea. She is grateful for this opportunity to share insight into how Senior Medicare Patrol can assist participants in gaining knowledge to fight Medicare fraud and abuse.

Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol offers outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers on how to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. This project is funded through a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. Senior Medicare Patrol organizations can be found in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Registration is required.