{"id":250957,"date":"2026-04-29T11:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/250957\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:51:07","slug":"do-you-or-a-loved-one-rely-on-medicare-dont-miss-this-town-hall-on-preventing-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/250957\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you or a loved one rely on Medicare? Don\u2019t miss this town hall on preventing fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FILE &#8211; A Medicare card is seen June 10, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo\/Jenny Kane, File) (Jenny Kane,  Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 A free town hall on Thursday in Jacksonville will bring together several agencies and experts to help those with Medicare spot and prevent possible fraud.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The \u201cCrush Fraud\u201d event is from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday at the River Garden Hebrew Home at 11401 Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Organizers ask that you RSVP for the free event here: <a href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/registration-form\/?formId=1cade5ad-8ddd-48ae-996f-2f5551b5b949&amp;envId=p-AWxFj0yz_EyuEQpHdL9G4Q&amp;zone=usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/registration-form\/?formId=1cade5ad-8ddd-48ae-996f-2f5551b5b949&amp;envId=p-AWxFj0yz_EyuEQpHdL9G4Q&amp;zone=usa\">shorturl.at\/8IQdk<\/a>. But an RSVP is not required to attend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">You are asked to bring your ID to the Town Hall for registration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Organizers said the event will feature an opportunity to interact with fraud experts and to be educated about recent fraud schemes. Participants will also learn about innovative tools and new regulations to fight fraud.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The event is being hosted by the Center for Program Integrity at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, along with the Office of Inspector General, Florida Senior Medicare Patrol, Administration for Community Living, and ElderSource.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorFrancine Frazier headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/74FXRYG4SRF73N4NCLH5XQOVTU\/\" title=\"View Francine Frazier&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Francine Frazier<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.<\/p>\n<p>Kailani Barrientos is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX Girls Wrestler of the Year<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Kailani Barrientos is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX Girls Wrestler of the YearCoach Drafts and the Nease Panthers are fired up for spring ball \ud83c\udfc8 \ud83d\udd25 \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:47<\/p>\n<p>Coach Drafts and the Nease Panthers are fired up for spring ball \ud83c\udfc8 \ud83d\udd25 \ud83d\udc40Some Brantley County residents return home relieved but emotionally drained<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Some Brantley County residents return home relieved but emotionally drained3 a.m. alcohol sales expanding to Brooklyn after council vote<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:26<\/p>\n<p>3 a.m. alcohol sales expanding to Brooklyn after council voteBrantley County residents still able to return home though hot spots are still along Highway 110<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:39<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County residents still able to return home though hot spots are still along Highway 110It&#8217;s Harvest Day.  Five new microgreens and a familiar favorite. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:57<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Harvest Day.  Five new microgreens and a familiar favorite. FEMA says rumors that it stopped aid, pulled firefighters from Georgia wildfires are false<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>FEMA says rumors that it stopped aid, pulled firefighters from Georgia wildfires are falseWhat to know if you need help or want to donate to wildfire victims<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>What to know if you need help or want to donate to wildfire victimsResidents not sure what they will find as Brantley County re-entry begins<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>Residents not sure what they will find as Brantley County re-entry beginsBrantley County adjusting some road closures, evacuations as containment of Highway 82 fire lags<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:25<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County adjusting some road closures, evacuations as containment of Highway 82 fire lagsFormer Jacksonville youth pastor arrested on sexual battery charges, accused of grooming girl<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:08<\/p>\n<p>Former Jacksonville youth pastor arrested on sexual battery charges, accused of grooming girlBryce Fiore is your Varsity 4 Wrestler of the Year <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Fiore is your Varsity 4 Wrestler of the Year Raines Vikings Spring Football<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>Raines Vikings Spring FootballSome homes in Brantley County were reduced to ashes, but families say they still have each other<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:30<\/p>\n<p>Some homes in Brantley County were reduced to ashes, but families say they still have each otherRed Cross volunteers at Seldon Park help those affected by wildfires<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Red Cross volunteers at Seldon Park help those affected by wildfiresBattle to save homes continues as Highway 82 Fire now over 20K acres<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Battle to save homes continues as Highway 82 Fire now over 20K acresWildfire evacuees seek help at American Red Cross shelter in Brunswick<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Wildfire evacuees seek help at American Red Cross shelter in BrunswickBrantley County Family Connection, UGA Extension help fire victims<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County Family Connection, UGA Extension help fire victimsAbout 20,000 acres burned by Brantley County Highway 82 wildfire <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>About 20,000 acres burned by Brantley County Highway 82 wildfire Fire officials give update on Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:36<\/p>\n<p>Fire officials give update on Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County Highway 82 fire in Brantley County grows to 9,200 acres<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Highway 82 fire in Brantley County grows to 9,200 acresAt 56 the Jaguars go with a move I&#8217;d definitely say was strategically bold<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>At 56 the Jaguars go with a move I&#8217;d definitely say was strategically boldUK Jaguars fans show up on second night of NFL draft to cheer on their adopted team<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>UK Jaguars fans show up on second night of NFL draft to cheer on their adopted teamSecond bear attack at Alaska base renews St. Augustine family\u2019s calls for military reform<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:16<\/p>\n<p>Second bear attack at Alaska base renews St. Augustine family\u2019s calls for military reformConstant evacuations ordered amid fast-growing Brantley County wildfire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Constant evacuations ordered amid fast-growing Brantley County wildfirePrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FILE &#8211; A Medicare card is seen June 10, 2024, in Portland, Ore. 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