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Scammers are Altering Seniors' Caller IDs: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month for April"

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.

Key Points: 
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • "Scammers are spoofing your caller ID to appear as Medicare, Social Security, or your doctor's office.
  • They want to verify a person's information to steal your Medical Identity," explained Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide.
  • To help combat this illicit industry StateWide announced its Fraud of the Month program in 2022 to highlight these scams being perpetrated on the State's seniors.

Children's Advocacy Institute Report: States Systematically Siphoning Money from Foster Children

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For decades, states across the country have improperly and secretively siphoned benefits intended for foster children to reimburse themselves for the cost of their care. This practice infringes upon the property and due process rights of our nation's most vulnerable children, and all but ensures they are left destitute as they transition into adulthood.

Key Points: 
  • Foster Care or Foster Con: How States Systematically Siphon Federal Benefits Intended for Foster Children.
  • In a report released today - Foster Care or Foster Con: Preserving the Federal Benefits of America's Most Vulnerable Children - the Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) at the University of San Diego School of Law (USD) reviews how states apply for foster children's benefits for their own financial gain, and looks at which states are taking a second look at this indefensible practice.
  • CAI researchers examined policies in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and assigned grades based on their policies.
  • "We applaud the compassionate leadership driving these reforms and encourage all states and the federal government to make this right."

Minister MacAulay announces support for Animal Health Canada's work to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

Key Points: 
  • Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
  • Animal Health Canada brings together the agriculture industry, and federal, provincial and territorial partners to provide input on a cohesive, functional and responsive farmed animal health and welfare system in Canada.
  • Animal Health Canada's coordination role with partners and stakeholders has been key to Canada's animal disease prevention, and to ensuring our livestock sector is ready in the event of an outbreak.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We're pleased we are continuing our collaboration with industry and government to not only prevent and control African swine fever in Canada, but other foreign animal disease outbreaks."

Cupertino Union School District Announces Solar and EV Charging Stations Districtwide in Collaboration with ENGIE

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Cupertino, Calif. and HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), in collaboration with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), today announced a sustainability infrastructure project aimed at reducing the CUSD’s carbon footprint while enhancing educational opportunities for students.

Key Points: 
  • Cupertino, Calif. and HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), in collaboration with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), today announced a sustainability infrastructure project aimed at reducing the CUSD’s carbon footprint while enhancing educational opportunities for students.
  • The project includes the installation of 5.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic, 72 level two electric vehicle charging stations, and the implementation of two emergency generators for backup at the District Office and maintenance yard.
  • The anticipated net lifetime savings from the solar and EV charging infrastructure is more than $36 million dollars.
  • ENGIE is proud to collaborate with Cupertino on this transformative journey.”

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 Through December 7: Beware of Scams During This Time Period

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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"Watch out for scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as you look for your best health coverage options, don't forget to keep an eye open for fraudsters!

Key Points: 
  • "Watch out for scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as you look for your best health coverage options, don't forget to keep an eye open for fraudsters!
  • Open Enrollment can quickly become an "Open Season" for scammers," announced Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of StateWide.
  • Medicare Open Enrollment is an annual period during which Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their health and prescription drug plans.
  • Alvarez advises seniors to beware of the following typical Medicare Enrollment Scams:
    Watch out for people who: Claim they work with Medicare, are an "official Medicare agent" or "represent Medicare".

Social Engineering: The New York StateWide Senior Action Council's "Medicare Fraud of the Month" for September

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Scammers are using Social Engineering tactics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chatbots, and Robocalls to commit Medicare Fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Scammers are using Social Engineering tactics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chatbots, and Robocalls to commit Medicare Fraud.
  • The StateWide Fraud of the Month is a component of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the definitive resource for New York State's senior citizens and caregivers to detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
  • Then they must quickly leave the conversation before suspicion sets in," said Maria Alvarez, StateWide's Executive Director in announcing this month's Medicare Fraud.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/social-engineering-the-new-york...
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Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit and EV Festival

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted in partnership with The Georgia Institute of Technology, Southface Institute, Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, and Georgia Chamber, the Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit will provide opportunities to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane, both within Georgia and the region.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted in partnership with The Georgia Institute of Technology, Southface Institute, Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, and Georgia Chamber, the Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit will provide opportunities to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane, both within Georgia and the region.
  • 's National Clean Cities Network's 30th Anniversary, and Clean Cities Georgia as the first coalition founded in 1993.
  • The Summit is on Wednesday, September 27th at the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with a reception following.
  • Additionally, be sure to join Clean Cities Georgia, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, EV Club of the South, Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the Center for Sustainable Communities on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, for a National Drive Electric Week Event.

Government of Canada providing additional resources to combat wildfires in British Columbia

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Saturday, August 26, 2023
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The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in British Columbia.
  • "In communities across the province, British Columbians continue to be seriously impacted by wildfires, with some residents losing everything.
  • We will continue to provide the necessary resources to combat these wildfires and bring the situation under control.
  • The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.

Statement from President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness regarding wildfires in Northwest Territories

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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Our thoughts are with residents who are being asked to evacuate and those who have already left their communities.

Key Points: 
  • Our thoughts are with residents who are being asked to evacuate and those who have already left their communities.
  • This is a very difficult time, and I would like to assure those affected that all orders of government are working together to deliver the required help.
  • Other federal support is being provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • Residents of the Northwest Territories and evacuees can call 8-1-1 in the territory and 1-844-259-1793 out of territory if they have questions about evacuations or visit https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety-1 .

Government of Canada providing assistance to the Northwest Territories in response to wildfires

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.

Key Points: 
  • The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.
  • "We are working closely with the Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure communities have the support they need.
  • "As multiple communities across the Northwest Territories are dealing with serious wildfires, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed support to the local firefighting efforts.
  • The Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.