Denver Regional Council of Governments

Thanks for following along this week! Be sure to reach out to your Area Agency on Aging for help with Medicare. drcog.org/ship

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud! #65

Congratulations to Cade, one of Denver Regional Council of Governments' photo contest winners! Their photo is of a Regional Transportation District light rail train and Denver's skyline silhouetted against a pink sunrise. This photo is a great example of showcasing RTD's transit service and Denver's downtown.

Image description: The RTD H-line light rail train passes by the Colorado Convention Center next to a line of streetlamps. Behind it is a pink sunrise and some of Denver's skyline, including the iconic cash register building.

Recordatorio: ¡El Consejo Regional de Gobiernos de Denver necesita su opinión para crear un Plan Regional de Transporte Coordinado! El plan se centrará en adultos mayores, personas con discapacidades, personas de bajos ingresos y otros grupos con movilidad limitada. Tome 10 minutos para completar esta encuesta e identificar las principales necesidades y brechas de transporte, así como las mejores estrategias para abordarlas en https://bit.ly/Plan-de-Tránsito-Coordinado o haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. La encuesta cierra el viernes 5 de junio.

Reminder: Denver Regional Council of Governments needs your input to create a regional Coordinated Transit Plan! The plan will focus on older adults, people with disabilities, low-income individuals and other mobility disadvantaged groups. Take 10 minutes to complete a survey to identify top transportation needs and gaps, and the best strategies to solve them at https://bit.ly/Coordinated-Transit-Plan or click the link in our bio. Survey closes Friday, June 5.

Hable con sus pacientes sobre las estafas médicas comunes, relacionadas con, por ejemplo, soportes de espalda y rodilleras, pruebas genéticas, catéteres urinarios y tarjetas de plástico de Medicare. Como una fuente de confianza, usted puede ayudarles a aprender sobre las estafas y a proteger su identidad médica.

Talk to patients about common health care-related scams like back and knee braces, genetic testing, urinary catheters, and plastic Medicare cards. As a trusted source, you can help them learn about scams and how to protect their medical identity.

¿Tiene todo listo para sumarse a la lucha contra el fraude? Cree una cuenta gratuita en línea en Medicare.gov para poder dar seguimiento a los reclamos y asegurarse de que sus facturas sean correctas. ¡Llama al 303-480-6835 para obtener más ayuda!

Are you ready to be a fraud fighter? Create a free online account at Medicare.gov to be able to track claims and make sure what you are billed for is correct. Call 303-480-6835 for more help!

Collaborations among individuals, nonprofits and businesses are key to the region’s communities achieving their bright vision for the future. The Denver Regional Council of Governments will honor those accomplishments on Wednesday, August 26, at its awards celebration. Thank you to Karsh Hagan for supporting the event as a 2026 gold sponsor!

Are you committed to improving the quality of life in the Denver region? Sponsor the awards celebration! Details are at drcog.org/awards.

Image description: A group of five people stand and smile together inside a crowded reception area. The logos for Karsh Hagan and the DRCOG awards celebration are overlayed below them.

Scammers will use a lot of tactics to get your Medicare number, so be aware of their tricks. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Get more help at drcog.org/ship or call 303-480-6835.