VAS Nebraska

Starting July 1, 2026, the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program means affordable innovation is finally within reach for eligible people with Medicare Part D.

For more information, contact VAS at 402-444-6617.

If your income for 2026 is below $23,940 ($32,460 for married couples), you may qualify for lower Medicare Part D prescription drug costs through the Extra Help program. It could pay to see if you qualify: https://go.medicare.gov/42NkKRf or contact VAS if you have any questions at 402-444-6617.

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP. . Please contact VAS if you have any questions at 402-444-6617.

Do you know when to sign up for Medicare? Generally, you first become eligible 3 months before your 65th birthday, but when you need to sign up depends on several factors, including if you’re still working. For questions please contact VAS at 402-444-6617.

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) covers a wide variety of services a provider may offer to help monitor or assess certain chronic conditions.

SMPs are hearing about RPM claims appearing on Medicare statements, like the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) and/or Explanation of Benefits (EOB), where the beneficiary does not believe they received or agreed to the services.

If you see any RPM claims on your Medicare statement that you did not agree to, contact VAS @ 402-444-6617.

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!

Download the SMP Medicare Tracker app to record what happens at health care appointments. Then compare what you have written with 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.

Guard your Medicare card. Don’t give your Medicare number to anyone over the phone. Don’t text it. Don’t use it to sign up for “free” offers. Saying no is the best defense against scammers.

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 12 months 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/.