The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program seeks to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries in Michigan to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through education, outreach, and counseling. The program will fund initiatives that provide statewide group education and one-on-one assistance, with a focus on individuals with the greatest economic and social need. It also aims to recruit and train a workforce to support these efforts, monitor program results, and effectively respond to changes in the healthcare landscape.
The program is part of the broader Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program, which coordinates federal, state, and local efforts to combat Medicare fraud. SMP projects provide direct assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, track potential fraud cases, and refer complaints to investigative entities such as the HHS Office of Inspector General, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and other relevant authorities. This funding opportunity is specific to Michigan and requires applicants to demonstrate their capacity to provide statewide SMP coverage.
