Escambia County Agency on Aging

Take action during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
💜 Go purple and tell your story using
🧠 Take the (re)think your brain 6-Step Challenge
🎁 Make a gift
💰 Raise funds through Do What You Love to End ALZ, Walk to End Alzheimer’s or Ride to End ALZ
🤝 Volunteer your time
📣 Urge your member of Congress to support the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
Head to alz.org/abam to learn more.

You might be offered “free” products like back or knee braces, food, or additional benefits for your Medicare number. That’s a scam.

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The most effective way to stop fraud from happening is to prevent it in the first place. For situations you can't prevent, learning how to detect potential fraud, errors, and abuse is very important.

If you find something concerning on a Medicare statement or accidentally give out your Medicare information, report it! The SMP National Resource Center is available to help: https://bit.ly/4fSrHs4

Medicare fraud costs everyone — including you. Take simple steps to reduce your risk. Find resources and fraud prevention tips at SMPResource.org.

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers. AL SMP 1-800-243-5463

🔔 Here's your reminder: there are times outside the two best-known "New to Medicare" and "Fall Open Enrollment" periods when you can possibly change your Medicare coverage.

Life changes like moving, losing employer coverage, or qualifying for Extra Help can trigger a Special Enrollment Period. This lets you update your health or drug plans outside of regular windows.

As your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), we offer free, unbiased guidance to help you check your eligibility. Find out more about your local SHIP by clicking the link below, or visit Medicare's website to see if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period!

the difference between Medicare Part A and Part B? Part A is for hospital insurance, Part B is for medical insurance, and Part A and Part B together are often called “Original Medicare”. Medicare Part C is called “Medicare Advantage”. Learn more about Medicare health coverage options: https://go.medicare.gov/3QWhqke

Thank you, Gulf Winds, for all you do for our community ♥️

June menu: All Senior Centers will be closed June 1, and June 19th for State Holidays. Plz make a note