Nemcsa Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

06/07/2026

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

06/06/2026

Scammers will use a lot of tactics to get your Medicare number, so be aware of their tricks. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65, so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud!

06/04/2026

Request and use a My Health Care Tracker from the SMP and track what happens at appointments to then compare what you have written to what is billed on the Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) and/or Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).

If you see something concerning, report it to the SMP.

06/03/2026

Do you know how to read a Medicare statement? If you don’t, this is a great time to learn!

Reading your Medicare statements that come in the mail every 180 days or anytime online at Medicare.gov is a great way to find and report suspected fraud.

The SMP has many tools to help you learn how to read your Medicare statements. Learn more https://smpresource.org/you-can-help/read-your-medicare-statements/.

06/02/2026

Families and caregivers, you can help protect your loved ones from being scammed. Talk to the older folks in your life about protecting their Medicare number like they would a bank account number.

06/01/2026

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers.

There are a lot of ways to participate so stay tuned in all week to the SMP page for different ideas to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

05/22/2026

This , we honor the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Region 9 AAA hopes you have a wonderful holiday. Please take note of our closure; we will be back on Tuesday, May 25, 2026.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Community Feedback Conversation: An invitation for older adults
We invite you to join a Community Feedback Conversation to share your thoughts on programs offered through Michigan State University Extension and our community partners. Your perspective matters. This focus group is an opportunity to help shape future programs, so they better reflect the needs, preferences, and real-life experiences of older adults in your community. We are interested in hearing what topics you want to see, what works well, what can be improved, and what matters most to you.
Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/48JsZl0

Community Partners Feedback Conversation: An invitation for organizations serving older adults
We invite you to participate in a Community Partner Feedback Conversation focused on sharing staff perspectives to help inform the development and implementation of upcoming Michigan State University Extension Programming. This focus group will focus on your experiences working with participants, insights into your community needs, and feedback on programs within senior center settings. Your expertise and lived experience as a community partner are essential to shaping programs that are relevant, impactful, and responsive to the community.
Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/4th85RD