This episode gives information about the changes Medicare recipients are able to make during the Open Enrollment Period and alerts recipients of the marketing violations and scams surrounding the OEP. The SMP encourages anyone interested in making changes to their Medicare coverage to contact the AR SHIIP.

This ALERT is about the New Medicare Card Scam. Scammers are calling Medicare recipients and stating that Medicare is sending a new Medicare card to all Medicare beneficiaries, they just need them to verify their Medicare number in order to receive the new card. You will need to tune in to hear the various versions of this scam and the different types of cards, and alleged reasons for the new card!
Don't fall victim to this scam!
Medicare is NOT sending new cards!
PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

This episode is a recording of the SMP's appearance on THV11 THE VINE during their annual special, SENIOR WEEK, highlighting various business and programs related to our senior community in Arkansas. The division director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Div of Aging, Adult & Behavioral Health Services speaks about the programs available to seniors; the SMP gives an overview of the AR SMP program and the latest scams, featuring a personal story from an SMP client who fell victim to one of the scams.