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State Health Insurance Program: Fraud Patrol Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging

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Be a Crime Fighter! Fight Fraud - Educate - Empower! In just a few hours each month you can help prevent identity theft, scams, healthcare fraud, and other crimes that target older Colorado residents!

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer to help your community:

  • Put your experience and skills to work
  • Learn how to spot Medicare scams and errors
  • Educate and empower people in your community


How Do Volunteers Help Stop Fraud?

  • Group presentations
  • Distribute information at senior/health fairs
  • Schedule presentations
  • Recruit volunteer candidates
  • Advise on where to get help if fraud is suspected

Desired Qualifications:

  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Active involvement in community groups, associations, and events
  • Marketing, advertising, communications, or public relations background
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license and a vehicle with current insurance
  • Confident using the computer and the Internet
  • Access to the Internet and email
  • Ability to get along with others
  • Sensitivity in working with vulnerable populations

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About Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging

Location:

14 S Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, US

Mission Statement

Pikes Peak Agency of Aging empowers older adults and people with disabilities to lead healthy and fulfilled lives by connecting them with resources, support, and guidance toward their own independence.

Description

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is an organization of municipal and county governments serving a regional community. Formed in 1967 under Colorado law, PPACG’s mission is to ensure that all communities-big and small-have a forum to:

  • Discuss issues that cross their political boundaries
  • Identify shared opportunities and challenges
  • Develop collaborative strategies for action

PPACG serves as the regional Council of Governments, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Area Agency on Aging, Air and Water Quality Planning Agency for the Pikes Peak Region, Joint Land Use Study and administers the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority.

CAUSE AREAS

Emergency & Safety
Justice & Legal
Seniors
Emergency & Safety, Justice & Legal, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

14 South Chestnut StreetColorado Springs, CO 80905

(38.83358,-104.83685)
 

SKILLS

  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Security
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • A few hours a month

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