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Free Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention


Online class offered Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Senior LinkAge Line® will offer two classes covering health care fraud, waste & abuse prevention on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and again from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Attendees will learn how to detect and report potential errors, fraud, and abuse; review potential fraud and scams targeting older adults, learn how to read their Medicare paperwork, learn how to protect their Medicare beneficiary number, and how to protect/detect/report Medicare scams and fraud. This presentation includes information from the Senior Medicare Patrol, a federal education and prevention program.

We are authorized to offer 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your participation. Be sure to ask about this, if you need the CEUs.

This class is offered online using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. You must pre-register by going to: www.arrowheadaging.org/classes-workshops-trainings or by calling the Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433.

We are committed to accessibility. If you have an accommodation request that will allow you to participate in the class more fully, please contact Lynelle at lhanson@ardc.org by June 9, 2023.

The Senior LinkAge Line is a free, statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s area agencies on aging. The Senior LinkAge Line helps older Minnesotans and caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support.

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