Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Begins June 5

June 5-11th marks the celebration of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW), and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is actively participating in raising awareness and combating fraud. With Medicare fraud costing an estimated $60 billion annually and impacting beneficiaries' well-being, the SMP is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to protect themselves against scams. Throughout the week, each day will be specifically targeted to a group of people who can help to prevent fraud, including: Medicare beneficiaries Caregivers Families Partners and professionals Health care providers Community members