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Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is committed to helping Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries avoid, detect, prevent, and report health care fraud.

SMP not only protects older persons, they also help preserve the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. SMP staff and teams of highly trained volunteers conduct outreach to Medicare beneficiaries in their communities through group presentations, exhibiting at community events, answering calls to the SMP helplines, and one-on-one counseling. Like much of the SMP audience, most SMP volunteers are retirees and Medicare beneficiaries themselves and are well-positioned to assist their peers. The Indiana Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) project was supported, in part by grant number 90MPPG0035, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.

10/29/2026

Scammers are billing for a year’s worth of urinary catheter claims, all at once. A lot of these bills have been $10,000 - $20,000.

This means if you miss reviewing that single Medicare statement, you wouldn’t even know it happened. This is a great reminder to always be checking your Medicare statements to make sure there isn't a charge there that shouldn't be.

If you need help learning how to read your Medicare statements, contact the SMP!

10/28/2026

The SMP is hearing about ostomy pouch charges on Medicare statements that aren't needed, wanted, or received. This could be the beginning of a new scam trend.

Be sure to review your Medicare statements and look for ostomy supplies. If you find charges, report it to the at 877-808-2468 or smpresource.org/reportfraud.

10/27/2026

Don't be spooked, but be alert that your Medicare plan may change without your knowing or approval.
Log into your Medicare.gov account and be sure you have the plan you should.

If you have questions about the right Medicare plan for you, contact your to go over any coverage questions.

10/27/2026

https://fox59.com/news/avoid-scams-and-fraud-during-open-enrollment/
Learn more about potential Medicare scams here and contact us if you experience any!

WXIN/WTTV — While health insurance scams happen all year, they really pick up during open enrollment season. According to experts, stolen medical records can be 10 to 50 times more valuable t…

10/26/2026

Has the info we provide help you avoid Medicare fraud? For example, do you know how to read your Medicare statements? Complete the survey today and receive an SMP letter opener as a thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTQCPLL

10/26/2026

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Good info about what to do if your Medicare Advantage plan is not renewing your plan. For unbiased counseling, contact Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program - SHIP

10/25/2026

Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Help protect your medical identity and fight the opioid crisis by safely disposing of medication bottles. Find a drop location near you at https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

10/23/2026

About 30,000 Medicare beneficiaries may be contacted by NORC re the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey. This is a legitimate survey. Learn more about it below. Learn more about it below and here: https://www.norc.org/research/projects/medicare-current-beneficiary-survey.html

The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) is a survey for people with Medicare to learn more about things like how people get their health care, the rising cost of health care, and how satisfied people are with their care.

You may be selected to participate in the MCBS. If so, you’ll get a letter explaining that someone from NORC at the University of Chicago will be in touch to set up an interview. NORC is the company that helps Medicare conduct the survey.

If you have questions about mail you get about Medicare, visit https://smpresource.news/MedicareMail or talk to an SMP or SHIP, found at www.smpresource.org or shiphelp.org.

If you have been contacted to participate in the MCBS and would like to verify your selection in this study, please contact NORC toll-free at 1-877-389-3429.

10/22/2026

More info on scammy texts about health care insurance options---especially Medicare!

10/22/2026

What can you do to stop nursing home fraud?
📑 Read your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to compare the services Medicare was charged with what you received and to determine medical necessity for these services.
🎁Do not accept gifts (such as money, gift cards, or groceries) in return for choosing a nursing home in which to receive skilled nursing.
🖊Do not sign forms that you do not understand, including a Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), or any form that is blank.
Contact the to report nursing home care fraud.

Address

4701 N Keystone Avenue, Suite 402
Indianapolis, IN
46205

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(317) 205-9201

Website

http://www.iaaaa.org/senior-medical-patrol/smp-overview/

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