Due to the unscrupulous practices of some health care providers, Medicare and Medicaid are being drained of valuable resources-resources that you rely on when it come to your health and the health of your loved ones. Many people just like you are unaware of the contributions they can make to help curb and even prevent this fleecing of our medical system. By volunteering with CARIE you can become an integral member of the growing effort to help fight Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse, and the wasting of taxpayer dollars.
The Pennsylvania SMP program (PA-SMP) has recruited and trained more than 60 older volunteers and educated thousands throughout the state about health care fraud and consumer rights. Volunteers teach Medicare beneficiaries how to recognize health care fraud, how to protect themselves, and how to report it. The PA-SMP is looking for retired individuals who are interested in spreading the message about health care fraud.
POSITION
- Volunteers conduct health care fraud presentations to older consumers at senior centers, club meetings, housing complexes, and other meetings in the community.
- Volunteers also assist with identifying facilities for presentations.
REQUIREMENTS
- Volunteer must be a Medicare beneficiary and/or sixty years old or better.
- Volunteer must attend two training sessions from experts provided by the project.
- Individuals should be open to sharing information to groups of various sizes.
- A six-month commitment is requested.
WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?
- You will be educated regularly on issues pertaining to health care fraud.
- You will have continued support from project staff and other volunteers.
If you have questions or concerns about health care fraud, are interested in volunteering, or would like to schedule a free speaker, contact project staff at 215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606.
