Over the next 12 days, we will be sharing daily posts to motivate you to think about your health and well-being during the holiday season. Some posts will focus on handy tips, while others will offer a reflexion. We hope these words will inspire you and we invite you to share them with friends, neighbors and family.   

Health care fraud is one of the most pervasive types of fraud targeting seniors, especially Hispanic older adults. Multiple barriers such as limited English proficiency, isolation, and fear of authority make Latino seniors vulnerable targets for unscrupulous scammers, which is why understanding what Medicare fraud is and how to prevent it is so important for our parents and grandparents.

Through the National Hispanic SMP program, NHCOA has developed a series of short educational videos for Hispanic older adults and caregivers that cover Medicare fraud basics. These videos are part of a catalog of Spanish language resources available to help Latino seniors, their families, and caregivers protect, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

During the holiday season, let’s share the gift of awareness and education with our beloved parents and grandparents so they can join the fight against Medicare fraud and protect themselves from scammers and con artists.

If you think your loved one has been a victim of Medicare fraud, they can call the National Hispanic SMP for a free consultation in Spanish at 1-866-488-7379.