the smp program · smps empower and assist medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers...
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The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Program:
What is an SMP Volunteer?
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What We Will Cover • What is the Illinois Senior Medicare
Patrol (SMP) Program?
• What do SMP volunteers do?
• How do I become an SMP volunteer?
• What happens after the training?
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SMP Mission
SMPs empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
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The SMP Program • Senior Medicare Patrol is a National Program
– SMP Programs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands
• Volunteers help us provide this outreach and education by sharing the SMP Message
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The SMP Message:
Protect!
Detect!
Report!
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Illinois SMP Program Partners • Illinois Area Agencies on Aging
• Catholic Charities • Senior Service Associates
• White Crane Wellness Center
• Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly
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What do SMP Volunteers Do?
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SMP Volunteer Roles • Information Distribution
– Taking materials to community sites
• Administrative – Office work; calling presentation sites; copying
• Exhibit/Community Outreach* – Health Fairs, Information Booths, Etc…
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SMP Volunteer Roles • Group Presentation*
– Presentations to groups with Q&A
• Counseling* – Help people with questions about billing
mistakes or fraud issues
• Complex Issues & Referrals* *Requires additional training
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How do I Become an SMP
Volunteer?
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Why We Screen Volunteers? • Finding the best fit
– What you want to do / What we can offer – Screening matches the volunteer role
• Protecting our clients – Vulnerable population: Targets of fraud
• Protecting YOU, our volunteers – Ensuring your role matches your skills/training
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Acceptance Letter
Volunteer Agreement (3-Parts)
Mutual agreement on time commitment & role Confidentiality Agreement Driver's Information
(Driver's license & Insurance)
Pass Assessment
Open-book, 50 Questions
Training
Two-Day Training on SMP Overview, Medicare Basics, & Fraud Issues
Additional training for specific roles (giving presentations, one-on-one counseling, and
complex issues)
Background Checks (2-Parts) 1. Criminal Background Check 2. Calling References (3)
Phone Interview
Application
SMP Volunteer Screening Process
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Why This Training? • The SMP Foundations Volunteer Training
gives volunteers a basic knowledge of:
1. SMP Background and History
2. Medicare Basics
3. Fraud and Abuse Issues
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Additional Training • The national SMP Program has released
additional role-specific training on:
– Giving presentations
– Counseling people one-on-one
– Taking and referring complex issues (i.e., fraud complaints)
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How much do I need to know? • This training gives you a foundation of
knowledge
• You are not expected to know everything
• When asked a question, you don’t know: – “I’m not sure - can I get back to you?” OR – “Call the Illinois SMP Program at AgeOptions
at (800)699-9043 for more information.”
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What Happens After the
Training?
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Acceptance Letter
Volunteer Agreement (3-Parts)
Mutual agreement on time commitment & role Confidentiality Agreement Driver's Information
(Driver's license & Insurance)
Pass Assessment
Open-book, 50 Questions
Training
Two-Day Training on SMP Overview, Medicare Basics, & Fraud Issues
Additional training for specific roles (giving presentations, one-on-one counseling, and
complex issues)
Background Checks (2-Parts) 1. Criminal Background Check 2. Calling References (3)
Phone Interview
Application
Finish Assessment and Other Screening Steps
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Working With Your Coordinator • Your local coordinator will:
– Work with you to find sites or provide tasks – Supply you with materials as needed
• Report volunteer hours to your coordinator
• Communicate with your coordinator about any questions or concerns
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• Volunteers and Coordinators work as a team • They each have a complementary role to play in carrying out the mission of the Illinois SMP • As such, volunteers and coordinators should strive for a relationship of mutual respect and understanding
The Volunteer/Coordinator Team
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Volunteer Safety • Volunteer and client safety is #1 to the
Illinois SMP Program
• Read the Illinois SMP Volunteer Handbook (specifically regarding safety, see page 26 and all Appendices) and sign and return the verification form
• Always plan and prepare for safety in your volunteer work
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Ongoing Updates for Volunteers • Weekly Fraud Alert emails
• Conference Calls or Webinars for volunteers
• SMP Website – www.illinoissmp.org
– All Illinois SMP materials and handouts
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Volunteers are the key to spreading the SMP message!
Thank you!
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If you have questions, contact: AgeOptions
(800)699-9043 TTY: (708)524-1653
This presentation was supported in part by a grant (No. 90MP0163 and 90SP0061) from the Administration on
Aging (AoA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS). Grantees carrying out projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Therefore, points of view or opinions do
not necessarily represent official AoA, ACL, or DHHS policy.