Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol

01/19/2026

Jonathan presented at the Betsy Layne Senior Citizens Center last week. The topic was romance scams. They also played romance scam bingo with the group. It was a great visit!

01/16/2026

Today’s fraud text alert covered a scam impersonating the Federal Trade Commission in the Frankfort area! Learn more about this scheme here: https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/franklin-county-sheriffs-office-arrests-2-in-scams-totaling-over-100-000

The Kentucky SMP's Fraud Text Alerts is a free service meant to empower Kentuckians with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from the current scams being reported around our Commonwealth. To sign up to receive one message each Friday, text "KYSMP" to 844-796-5678.

01/16/2026

01/12/2026

The Office of Investigations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) conducts criminal, civil, and administ...

01/12/2026

🌟 PARTNERSHIP SHOUTOUT 🌟

For the past couple of months, we have been partnering with the Kenton County Public Library to help promote their Homebound Book Delivery Service while they include our monthly SMP newsletter in their delivery packages. This allows us to reach more Medicare beneficiaries to help prevent fraud! We are thankful for their willingness to help educate the residents in Kenton County to stay safe against scammers!

01/09/2026

This fraudster operating a medical supply company in Alexandria got BUSTED! Learn more about the case here: https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article313075856.html

01/07/2026

potential fraud on your Medicare statements! Review each statement carefully and report anything suspicious to the Kentucky Fraud Fighter Hotline at 877-603-6558.

01/05/2026

Look out for one of the newest Medicare fraud schemes affecting Kentucky – false claims for diabetic supplies. If you don’t have diabetes and notice diabetic supplies that you don’t need on your statement, submit a report to the Kentucky Fraud Fighter Hotline at 877-603-6558!

01/02/2026

Yesterday marked the beginning of 2026’s Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. From now until March 31st, any beneficiary enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan can make changes between MA plans or switch back to Original Medicare. Use this time wisely to try out your new coverage and make any changes necessary!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Kentucky SMP! This year, make a resolution to fight back against fraud by reviewing your billing statements and reporting anything that looks suspicious. You can make a difference against fraud in 2026!

12/29/2025

Earlier this month, the Northern Kentucky team attended a Holiday themed event to celebrate and promote the Senior Resource Center of NKY. They had a blast!

12/26/2025

This Friday’s fraud alert covers scams targeting SNAP benefits.

Read more here: https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/scammers-target-snap-recepients-in-kentucky/

The Kentucky SMP's Fraud Text Alerts is a free service meant to empower Kentuckians with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from the current scams being reported around our Commonwealth. To sign up to receive one message each Friday, text "KYSMP" to 844-796-5678.