Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

09/02/2026

September is National Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Awareness Month. Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. You can contact your local SMP counselor at 800.860.5260.

09/01/2026

🚨 Registration is OPEN! 🚨

The 2026 Kansas Governor's Conference on Aging is coming to Lawrence, Kansas on September 29-30.

✔ Four educational tracks
✔ Continuing education credits available
✔ Networking with aging and healthcare professionals across Kansas

Register today: 🔗 https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/aging

08/31/2026

Operation Red File was designed to help seniors keep their critical health information protected and accessible if needed in an emergency. The folder attaches to the refrigerator for easy access by first responders.
Want to know what Medicare covers or have questions about preventative services? Call your local SHICK counselor at 800.860.5260.

08/29/2026

Making decisions about memory care can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

John Kansas Advocates for Better Care on September 10 for a free informative training on navigating memory care decisions.

📅 September 10 | 🕜 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 💻 Zoom (registration required)

Register today: www.kabc.org/events

Questions? 📞 785-842-3088 | ✉️ [email protected]

08/28/2026

Were you billed for a service you didn't receive? Don't panic; here is what to do. First, contact the provider and ask them to correct the billing. Then, if the provider isn't willing to help or you want help right away, contact the SMP by calling 800.860.5260.

08/26/2026

Extra Help is a federal program designed to assist with out-of-pocket costs for Medicare prescription drug coverage, with eligibility based on income and assets. This program covers your Part D premium and reduces prescription drug costs, also allowing greater flexibility in plan changes and eliminating late enrollment penalties. It's important to remember that Extra Help does not replace the need for a Part D plan.
Need help applying? Contact your local SHICK (Your LOCAL SHIP) counselor for free, unbiased, confidential help by calling 1.800.860.5260

08/24/2026

Want a family member or caregiver to be able to call Medicare on your behalf? You can add them as a representative using your secure online Medicare account at www.medicare.gov/account under “Manage my representatives.”
Have questions or need help navigating Medicare? Call 1.800.860.5260 to talk to a local SHICK counselor today!

08/21/2026

Ever wonder what you can do to help protect, detect, or report Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse? One thing you can do is use a My Health Care tracker to help keep track of your medical appointments and what happened during those visits then compare them to your Medicare summary notice.
Want to order a My Health Care Tracker or report suspected Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse? Contact your local SMP by calling 800.860.5260!

My Health Care Trackers are fraud-fighting tools that are available...

08/19/2026

Did you know that Medicare covers certain immunizations? Want to talk to a local counselor to find out more? Contact your SHICK counselor today at 800.860.5260 for free, confidential, unbiased help today!

08/17/2026

Muchas personas no saben que Medicare está dividido en cuatro partes principales, cada una con su propia función. Estas partes trabajan juntas para ofrecer una cobertura médica más completa. Conocer sus diferencias puede ayudarte a elegir lo que más te convenga.
¿Desea más información? Comuníquese con SHICK para obtener ayuda local gratuita. Llámanos hoy al 800-860-5260 para recibir ayuda gratuita, imparcial, y confidencial.