Senior Center News, Sept. 6, 2019

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Sept. 9-13

Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m; TOPS at 8 a.m.; mall shopping 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance.

March Menu by Earlene DeWinter

(Subject to Change)

Monday — Coleslaw, pulled-pork sandwich, relish tray, peach kuchen

Tuesday — Salad, meatloaf, O’Brien scalloped potatoes, winter mix vegetables

Wednesday — Chow mein, crunchy noodles, egg rolls, cookies

Thursday — Pepperoni pizza bake, bread sticks, salad, apples

Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, milk

The Latest Scam

Scammers are offering “free” genetic tests and claiming Medicare will cover it – so they can get your Medicare number and use it to commit fraud and identity theft. They’re targeting people through telemarketing calls, health fairs and even knocking on doors.

Only a doctor you know and trust should ever order and approve any requests for genetic testing. If Medicare is billed for a test or screening that wasn’t medically necessary and/or wasn’t ordered by your doctor, the claim could be denied. That means you could be responsible for the entire cost of the test, which could be thousands of dollars.

Here’s how to protect yourself:

• Don’t share your Medicare number, Social Security number or other personal information with anyone who offers to give you a “free” in-person genetic screening or cheek swab, or a DNA testing kit in the mail.

• If you get a genetic testing kit in the mail, refuse the delivery or return to sender unless your doctor ordered it.

• If you suspect Medicare fraud, call 1-800-Medicare.