New York StateWide Senior Action Council

🚨Scammers are professionals at what they do. If you gave out your Medicare number, do not be embarrassed or ashamed. Also, don't hide it! Please report it to your NYS Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-333-4374. We are ready to help!

The #MCEDAct has officially been signed into law! This is a historic moment that will forever change how we detect cancer and save lives. Thank you @SenSchumer, @SenGillibrand, @RepJeffries, and @RepLangworthy for making this possible. This is what progress looks like!

#EarlyDetection saves lives. With support from over 550 groups and over 400 members of Congress, this is a pivotal moment for cancer patients. @SenSchumer and @RepJeffries, we need you to act now by passing the #MCEDAct. Let’s get it done!

As a community, we can all participate in Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by looking out for our older community members. To report potential Medicare fraud, contact the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol for help at 800-333-4374. #MFPW #MFPWcommunity

Health care providers, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by talking to patients about durable medical equipment scams & genetic testing schemes. To schedule a staff training on Medicare fraud, contact the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-333-4374! #MFPW #MFPWproviders

Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP info on social media, referring clients and consumers to the SMP, and inviting us to speak during an event. For more info, contact the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-333-4374. #MFPWpartners

Families, take part in Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by talking to your loved ones about protecting their Medicare number just as they would a credit card number. To report potential Medicare fraud, contact the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-333-4374. #MFPW #MFPWfamily

Caregivers, remind your client or loved one to never give out their Medicare number online or over the phone! To report potential Medicare fraud, contact the NYS Senior Medicare Patrol for help at 800-333-4374! #MFPW #MFPWcaregivers

Learning how to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse and then sharing what you learn with others is the best way to stop fraud from happening! Questions about billing or your Medicare Summary Notice? Call the NYS SMP at 800-333-4374. #MFPW #MFPWbeneficiaries

📢 Maria Alvarez, surrounded by our members, speaks at the StateWide organized rally at the State Capitol to seek #BudgetEquity for services older New Yorkers need.

💻 TUNE IN HERE: aging.senate.gov/hearings/impro…

🔔 HAPPENING TODAY AT 3:30 PM! 📢We are proud to announce that Maria Alvarez, Executive Director, will represent our members at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing titled: "Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream"

Please tune in to support and learn about critical discussions on senior wellness and advancing the American dream for older adults. aging.senate.gov/hearings/impro…

📢We are proud to announce that Maria Alvarez, Executive Director, will represent our members at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing titled: "Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream" 🗓 Date: January 15th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM

3️⃣ 📱Join the social media storm today!

2️⃣THEN… Send a brief email to Gov. Hochul using the email form on her website – put “Support for LICH bill” in the subject line. Repeat the language above, plus add a sentence or two about why this issue and bill matters to you. governor.ny.gov/content/govern…

⏰ GOVERNOR HOCHUL'S DEADLINE TO EITHER SIGN OR VETO THE LICH BILL IS THIS FRIDAY DEC. 13, SO THERE'S NO TIME TO WASTE! 📢What YOU can do NOW:

(🧵3/3) That’s why we need @GovKathyHochul to sign the Local Input for Community Healthcare bill (S8843A/A1633A), which the State Legislature passed this past spring. Sign the online petition here! actionnetwork.org/petitions/loca…?

are uninsured or underinsured. However, all too often, affected communities get little advance notice, and are not consulted about how such a closing would affect their access to timely, affordable health care. (🧵2/3)

🔔Closures of hospitals & hospital services can be devastating to local communities. Especially harmed are medically underserved people such as people w/ disabilities, pregnant people, people of color, immigrants, rural residents, LGBTQ+ people, older adults & people who (🧵1/3)