MMAP, Inc.

MMAP can help connect low-income Medicare beneficiaries with programs that can save money on prescriptions and medical costs. https://bit.ly/3M9EAhK.

MMAP can help you navigate the world of Medicare. Get free, personalized guidance to maximize your benefits and savings. https://bit.ly/473VXbX.

Get connected to Medicare programs that help reduce prescription and medical costs. Let MMAP guide you to savings. https://bit.ly/3M9EAhK.

Need help sorting through your Medicare options? Turn to MMAP and speak with one of Michigan’s free, local certified counselors to help guide you. https://bit.ly/473VXbX.

Overwhelmed by healthcare costs? MMAP guides low-income Medicare members to programs that can help cut medical costs. https://bit.ly/3M9EAhK.

According to the Wall Street Journal the five biggest mistakes people make when picking a medicare plan are:

✅Underestimating the costs of traditional Medicare
✅Underestimating the costs of Medicare Advantage
✅Choosing traditional Medicare without Medigap
✅Forgetting to get prescription coverage
✅Not checking out your broker

"A good resource for advice is a State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or Ship. They operate in all 50 states and offer free counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families and caregivers. You can find the office closest to you with a search tool at shiphelp.org."

If you've got questions, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.
Call 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor.

Read the full story here - - > https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/5-mistakes-medicare-plan-a26d73fb

Looking for a doctor? Check out this great resource from Medicare

If you’re looking for a new doctor or specialist, visit https://go.medicare.gov/3QjiUTh to compare healthcare providers in your area. Search by distance, specialty, practice type, and more.

Retiring soon?
Find out what you need to know before you apply. The Social Security Administration has a retirement checklist, check it out today
Retirement Check List - - > https://buff.ly/3O2739E
If you've got questions, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.
Call 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor.

There's a lot to know about Medicare. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) isn’t just for people new to Medicare.
Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) is Michigan’s SHIP. Our counselors can help you make informed decisions about your healthcare. Call us at 800-803-7174 to make an appointment.
Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) can help you understand and compare options, so you can make choices that are best for you and your loved ones. MMAP can also assist you with navigating access to providers, correcting billing issues, and filing complaints and appeals.
Contact MMAP Toll-Free
1-800-803-7174
or visit mmapinc.org

Get Help Paying for Medicare Premiums, Deductibles, Copays
You could be eligible for financial assistance!
AARP recomends you contact your state SHIP program to see if you are eligible for Medicare Savings Programs or need help completing the application. Read full article - - > https://buff.ly/3XStBhg
MMAP is Michigan's free, unbiased resource to help you navigate Medicare and Medicaid. If you've got questions, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.

If you've have questions about Medicare, the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.
Call 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor.
or visit https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

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Looking for a way to give back? Did you know MMAP uses volunteers to help individuals navigate Medicare and Medicaid.

MMAP is an unbiased resource, meaning MMAP does not sell Medicare plans- we just help individuals understand them. Studies show that some people prefer to receive health care advice from their peers. Volunteers can relate to a client in a more familiar way, spend more time with a client, and reduce bureaucracy.

MMAP is part of a network of volunteer-based organizations who help people understand their Medicare benefits. Volunteers can become a volunteer Counselor, Volunteer Community Educator or Volunteer Program Support Technician.

Check out this podcast to hear direct from a volunteer on what is is like volunteering with MMAP

Interested in learning more about being a volunteer? Check out the details here - - >

Volunteer | MMAP Inc. Volunteering with MMAPDid you know that MMAP services are provided by a team that includes volunteers? That is part of what sets MMAP apart from other organizations. Studies show that some people prefer to receive health care advice from their peers. Volunteers can relate to a client in a more famil...

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Have you been getting unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell Medicare plans?
This is a marketing violation, and should be reported.
Learn how to report this by calling the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP). MMAP is a free, unbiased public service. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you.
We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.
Call 800-803-7174 or go to https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

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Medicare Fraud And Abuse: How Older Adults Can Protect Themselves The most effective way to stop Medicare fraud from occurring is to prevent it in the first place. Help fight Medicare fraud and abuse this Medicare Fraud Prevention Week and all year long with these tips from the Senior Medicare Patrol.

Have questions about Medicare and Social Security? Check out the Webinars.
MMAP, in partnership with the Social Security Administration hosts monthly webinars on Social Security Disability Benefits.
The Social Security Administration will present on a different topic, including:
✅ Medicare A/B and Extra Help
✅ Social Security 101
✅Applying for Social Security Benefits
My SSA and Online Services

These events are free and open to the public. If you missed this month's webinar you can catch it on the replay here - - > https://buff.ly/3JRHlTV
Whether you are a new recipient, caregiver, or professional organization, there promises to be something for everyone.
Contact MMAP Toll-Free with any questions
1-800-803-7174
or visit
https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

My Health Care Trackers are fraud-fighting tools that are available for free to beneficiaries through the SMP program. The trackers help beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report suspected Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse. These booklets were formerly known as the Personal Health Care Journals.

My Health Care Trackers offer:
✅ A place for people to record health care products and services received and take notes about appointments
✅ Instructions on how to compare the health care services, tests, and/or medical equipment items documented in the tracker to what was billed on their Medicare statements
🗒 This may reduce the amount the beneficiary owes
🗒 This may detect if medical identities have been stolen
🗒 Finding and reporting inaccuracies when reading Medicare statements protects the Medicare program for generations to come
🗒 A list of important contacts, such as Medicare and Social Security
🗒 An explanation about SMP work, including how SMPs work with people one-on-one, educate them in group education and exhibits, and engage volunteers
🗒 A description about volunteering for SMP, including all the roles that volunteers perform
🗒 A page about the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), including when and how to contact the SHIP
To receive your My Health Care Tracker, contact your local SMP by calling 877-808-2468 or emailing [email protected].
If you've have questions about Medicare, the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.
Call 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor.
or visit https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

How to Use a My Health Care Tracker My Health Care Trackers are fraud-fighting tools that are available for free to beneficiaries through the SMP program. The trackers help beneficiaries preven...

Wondering how to get a copy of your Social Security Statement?
Viewing your social security statement is quick by using by using your personal my Social Security account. Learn more here - - > https://buff.ly/44JNAkO
Have questions about Medicare? Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) can help you understand and compare options, so you can make choices that are best for you and your loved ones. MMAP can also assist you with navigating access to providers, correcting billing issues, and filing complaints and appeals. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge.
Contact MMAP Toll-Free
1-800-803-7174
or visit
https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

Social Security Q&A Part 35 By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Questions and Answers Question: How can I get a copy of my Social Security Statement? Answer: You can get your personal Social Security S…

Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Some examples include:

✅ A provider that bills Medicare for services or supplies they never gave you, like charging you for a visit you never had, or a back brace you never got.
✅ A provider that charges Medicare twice for a service or item that you only got once.
✅ A person who steals your Medicare number or card and uses it to submit fraudulent claims in your name.
✅ A company that offers you a Medicare drug plan that Medicare hasn’t approved.

Learn more about Medicare fraud and how to spot it here - - > https://buff.ly/447cZUZ

If you've got questions, the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.

Call 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor.
or visit https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

What Is Medical Identity Theft?
Medical identity theft is when someone uses your personal information — like your name, Social Security number, health insurance account number or Medicare number — to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, buy medical devices, submit claims with your insurance provider, or get other medical care.
If the thief’s health information is mixed with yours, it could affect the medical care you’re able to get or the health insurance benefits you’re able to use. It could also hurt your credit.
Learn more about medical identity theft and how to protect yourself here - - > https://buff.ly/3S6spn4
If you've got questions, the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) has answers. We don't sell Medicare plans--we just help you understand them. Our local, certified counselors are here to guide you. We offer personal assistance at no charge. Let us be your guide to maximize your benefits and savings.
Call 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor.
or visit https://buff.ly/44jaG1L

What To Know About Medical Identity Theft Learn what medical identity theft is, how to protect yourself against it, and how to know if someone is using your medical information.

As a community, how can you help prevent Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse?

✅ If you are out in public and overhear someone talking about Medicare, don’t be afraid to offer information about SMP National Resource Center and MMAP, Inc.. These are trusted, unbiased government programs in every state ready to help Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers.

✅ Encourage those you know to talk to a trusted source about their Medicare questions.

✅ Tell your neighbors about the most recent Medicare scams. You can learn about these at www.smpresource.org.

✅Consider volunteering with your local SMP!

Every one of us can help and protect our neighbors and loved ones from Medicare fraud. To report fraud or learn more, contact Contact MMAP Toll-Free 1-800-803-7174 or visit www.mmapinc.org



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Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP information on social media, referring clients and consumers to the SMP, and inviting the SMP to speak during a shared event.

To report fraud or learn more, contact Contact MMAP Toll-Free
1-800-803-7174
or visit
www.mmapinc.org



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Families, take part in Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by talking to your loved ones about protecting their Medicare number just as they would a credit card number.
Did you know you can register your phone number on ""do not call" lists and go to optoutprescreen.com to opt out of marketing mailings? This could be a great way to help prevent your parent from being scammed.
To report fraud or learn more, contact Contact MMAP Toll-Free
1-800-803-7174
or visit
www.mmapinc.org
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The best way to stop fraud from happening is to stop it in the first place. Learning how to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse and then sharing what you learn is the best place to start.
Remember the three steps from the SMP: Prevent, Detect, Report!
Prevent: Open and read your Medicare statements.
Detect: Look for things like double charges or services you don’t recognize.
Report: Contact the SMP for questions or concerns.

If you need help reporting fraud contact MMAP
Contact MMAP Toll-Free
1-800-803-7174
or visit
www.mmapinc.org

Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare Fraud Prevention Week starts today, 6/5! Start the week by learning how to read your Medicare statements!
Read your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in the paper form that is mailed to you or go online to Medicare.gov and review claims digitally.
Use this video from the SMP to learn how to read your Medicare statements and how to report any issues.
If you need help reporting fraud, contact MMAP, Inc.
Call 800-803-7174 or go to www.mmapinc.org



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How to Read Your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) The Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), which provides information on Original Medicare claims, is one of the key tools that the SMP program uses for catching fra...

Join us for a webinar in partnership with the Social Security Administration on Social Security Disability Benefits.
The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) and the Social Security Administration are partnering on a monthly webinar series.
Each month the Social Security Administration will present on a different topic. These events are free and open to the public.
Whether you are a new recipient, caregiver, or professional organization, there promises to be something for everyone.

Register here - - > https://tinyurl.com/4cb9w9pn

Contact MMAP Toll-Free
1-800-803-7174
or visit
www.mmapinc.org

Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone.
Some examples include:
✅A provider that bills Medicare for services or supplies they never gave you, like charging you for a visit you never had, or a back brace you never got.
✅ A provider that charges Medicare twice for a service or item that you only got once.
✅A person who steals your Medicare number or card and uses it to submit fraudulent claims in your name.
✅A company that offers you a Medicare drug plan that Medicare hasn’t approved.
Learn more about Medicare fraud and how to spot it here - - > https://www.medicare.gov/basics/reporting-medicare-fraud-and-abuse

If you need help reporting fraud, contact MMAP, Inc.
Call 800-803-7174 or go to www.mmapinc.org

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Medicare Fraud: Shut It Down (:30 seconds) If you get a call, text, or email asking for your Medicare or personal information, shut it down. It could be a Medicare scam. The video shows three differen...

Did you miss your Initial Enrollment Period around your 65th birthday? Don’t worry – you may be able to sign up for Part A and Part B during the General Enrollment Period through March 31st. See if you qualify:

When does Medicare coverage start? | Medicare Back to Get Started with Medicare Step 2 When does Medicare coverage start? Medicare coverage starts based on when you sign up and which sign-up period you’re in. Your first chance to sign up (Initial Enrollment Period) Generally, when you turn 65. This is called your Initial Enrollment Period. It...

March is National Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month. In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities” and to provide the “encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.”

National DD Awareness Month aims to spread awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities while educating the public on the barriers that they continue to face.

This year's theme is World’s Imagined - Our world is changing as we move beyond the pandemic, as we examine intersectionality and I/DD, and as we look at how people with I/DD are living longer and more productive lives. The "Worlds Imagined" theme helps us explore new and ever-changing opportunities.

To learn more visit https://nacdd.org/ddam1/

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and our partners work together to create a social media campaign that highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities.

What Is Medical Identity Theft?
Medical identity theft is when someone uses your personal information — like your name, Social Security number, health insurance account number or Medicare number — to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, buy medical devices, submit claims with your insurance provider, or get other medical care.
If the thief’s health information is mixed with yours, it could affect the medical care you’re able to get or the health insurance benefits you’re able to use. It could also hurt your credit.
Learn more about medical identity theft and how to protect yourself here - - > https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-medical-identity-theft

🛑 Stop Social Security Related Scams 🛑
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones.
🛑 Slam the Scam! 🛑
Recognize the four basic signs of a scam:
1️⃣ Scammers pretend to be from a familiar organization or agency, like the Social Security Administration. They may email attachments with official-looking logos, seals, signatures, or pictures of employee credentials.
2️⃣Scammers mention a problem or a prize. They may say your Social Security number was involved in a crime or ask for personal information to process a benefit increase.
3️⃣ Scammers pressure you to act immediately. They may threaten you with arrest or legal action.
4️⃣ Scammers tell you to pay using a gift card, prepaid debit card, cryptocurrency, wire or money transfer, or by mailing cash. They may also tell you to transfer your money to a “safe” account.
Ignore scammers and report criminal behavior. Report Social Security-related scams to the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Report a Scam here - - > https://tinyurl.com/4nap4m3h
Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information and follow SSA OIG on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest scam tactics.
Repost information on social media to keep your friends and family safe.

It's National Consumer Protection Week!
March 5-March 11, 2023

Spot and avoid impersonator scams: https://bit.ly/3ZL5AbI

This NCPW, let’s talk about impersonation scams The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.