Hellman Insurance

It's Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! If someone you don't know calls, emails, or texts you offering free medical equipment or services. What should you do?
Hang up.
Delete it.
Only you and your doctor should decide what care and services are right for you.

Scammers want your Medicare information so they can bill Medicare for services you don't need — like hospice (end-of-life care), home health care, or durable medical equipment (like a brace or cane).

Hospice scams are particularly harmful. If a scammer signs you up for hospice care without your knowledge, you could lose access to your regular Medicare benefits.

Remember: Never give out your Medicare Number and don't sign anything for free services — it's a scam. If you think you may have experienced fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or report it online at Medicare.gov/fraud.

Talk to patients about common health care-related scams like back and knee braces, genetic testing, urinary catheters, and plastic Medicare cards. As a trusted source, you can help them learn about scams and how to protect their medical identity.

Hellman Insurance Agency is helping sponsor the Montana Department of Justice Elder Fraud and Abuse Awareness Presentation, which will be held at Discovery Church, 2630 Connery Way, on June 1st from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

The presentation will feature Jeremy Alvarez, Division of Criminal Investigation Major Case Agent, and Angie Rolando, Assistant Attorney General.

This event is open to the public and will focus on how to identify scams, recognize signs of elder exploitation, and take proactive steps to prevent elder abuse and exploitation in Montana. This is a very eye-opening presentation for all ages and is important for everyone who has seniors in their life.

This event is free and open to the public.
Contact Hellman Insurance Agency for more info: 406-829-2731

Hey Bitterroot! You're invited to join us for Bitterroot Education Day.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 Bitterroot River Inn and Conference Center
139 Bitterroot Plaza Dr, Hamilton, MT

10 AM- Your Next Chapter: Right-sizing and Selling with Confidence with Diana Filkins
11:15 AM- Your Next Chapter: Right-Sizing and Selling with Confidence with Stefanie Silvan
12:30 PM- Reverse Mortgages: Unlocking Your Home’s Potential with Michelle Allen