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The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a grassroots network of volunteers who work to educate seniors and other Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries on how to protect, detect, and report health care fraud. We believe that educating and empowering health care consumers to prevent fraud is an essential strategy for protecting our citizens and their health benefits and strengthening Medicare and Medicaid.
Reviewing Medicare Summary Notices or Part D Explanations of Benefits can be confusing—making it more difficult for health care consumers to detect potential fraud. To find the answers to your tough questions about what to look for in Medicare documents, download our print fact sheet or web based fact sheet or contact your local SMP.
You can educate others about Medicare fraud and the SMP program by displaying our free poster in your office, community center, or hospital. Download a copy of the SMP print poster or a copy of the SMP web based poster here.
"We know for many people Medicare fraud and abuse can be confusing and intimidating. To help reduce the confusion, we have answered the most frequently asked questions about how to protect against, detect, and report Medicare fraud."
SMP projects recruit and train retired professionals and other older Americans. These volunteers educate consumers to protect themselves against fraudulent, wasteful, and abusive health care practices. Use the SMP Locator to find your local SMP and learn more about becoming an SMP volunteer.