1-800-333-4374
SMP News
Subscribe to SMP News
The biweekly SMP News features news of interest to the SMP network. New scams alert the public to be on guard. Justice articles detail criminal prosecutions. Stories that include SMPs show how effective their outreach is all over the country. SMP News includes tools, knowledge, and resources helpful for anyone who wants to learn about health care fraud, errors, and abuse.
Click HERE to view the latest news articles
Don’t Trust Caller ID. Scammers Can Fake it, Even Your Doctor’s Phone Number
Scammers are getting sneakier. They can now manipulate your caller ID to make it look like your doctor’s office, Medicare, pharmacy or even a local hospital is calling. This trick is called “spoofing,” and it’s designed to gain your trust and steal your personal...
Senior Safety Summits in Western, NY
NY StateWide Senior Action Council and the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol, in collaboration with the City of Buffalo recently hosted a Senior Safety Summit at the Richmond–Summer Senior Center on May 28, 2025. Featuring a panel of local experts—from fraud prevention...
MEDICARE BENEFICIARY NUMBERS CHANGING FOR NEARLY 1 MILLION MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES MID-OCTOBER 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a significant change affecting almost one million Medicare beneficiaries. Due to findings following a 2023 data breach, Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) numbers will be changing in mid-October...
MEDICARE SURVEY IN PROGRESS
Some Medicare beneficiaries may be contacted as part of an ongoing study called the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS). The federal government contracts with the University of Chicago, a respected social science research organization, to conduct the study...
StateWide's Certified Counselors
StateWide’s certified counselors provide FREE personalized, confidential, unbiased information about Medicare options including prescription drug plans.
Call us at 1-800-333-4374 or email us at info@nysenior.org
Contact us
Call us at 1-800-333-4374 or email us at info@nysenior.org for FREE personalized, confidential, unbiased information about Medicare options including prescription drug plans.