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There are specific marketing guidelines that Medicare Advantage plans and agents selling these plans must follow. These guidelines are set by Medicare. It’s important to know these, so you can protect your personal information and finances. People selling these plans

Imagine this. You receive a call from your grandchild. He or she expresses some sort of trouble that requires money urgently. They feel embarrassed and ask you to not tell their parents. The only problem with this is that it’s

By Al Perales, Iowa Attorney General’s Office Investigator Loneliness and sadness were side effects of quarantining during the pandemic. For those who were single and living alone — especially older Iowans who were widowed — it was an even

You’re Invited: 2021 Iowa Fraud Fighters Forums By Doug Ommen, Iowa Insurance Commissioner We are excited to welcome Iowans to the Iowa Insurance Division’s upcoming Iowa Fraud Fighters forums being held across the state this summer. While last summer’s webinars

By Sonya Sellmeyer, IID Consumer Advocacy Officer Why are some people more vulnerable to fraud than others? We know from studies that the regression of cognitive function in older adults makes this population more apt to be victimized by scammers.

by Kristin Griffith, Director, SHIIP/SMP  We applaud older Iowans for being diligent in your efforts to protect your health during these isolating times of a pandemic. It’s been a long year, and we are so happy you now have the

Iowa Fraud Fighters Program Is Here for You By Doug Ommen, Iowa Insurance Commissioner It is inevitable that as we age, we may start to lose some of our cognitive thinking abilities. Research has shown that one of the first

Holiday Shoppers: Watch Out for Scamming Grinches By Al Perales, Investigator, Iowa Attorney General’s Office Although the holiday season will be different this year, I am really looking forward to the joy the holidays bring. The holidays are also a