Upper Cumberland SHIP

06/15/2026

06/10/2026

🎉 NEW TO MEDICARE? WE CAN HELP! 🎉

Are you turning 65 soon or new to Medicare? Join us for a FREE educational Medicare class and learn the basics you need to know to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage.

📅 Date: June 25, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Art Circle Public Library, Crossville, TN

Topics include:
✅ Medicare Parts A, B, C & D
✅ Enrollment Periods
✅ Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
✅ Medicare Supplement Plans
✅ Prescription Drug Coverage
✅ Programs that may help lower Medicare costs

This class is designed to provide unbiased Medicare education and answer your questions in a comfortable, no-pressure environment.

Seats may be limited, so reserve your spot today!

📞 For more information or to register, contact us today.
(931)432-4150 or email us at [email protected]

06/08/2026

Last week was Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Alongside Tennessee SMP, we partnered with some of our regional partners to host a variety of events throughout the Upper Cumberland. Check out just a few of our events!

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud!

06/03/2026

Can the Scam Shred-a-Thon Event!

Protect your identity and clear out some clutter without ever leaving your car. Our Tennessee SMP and SHIP Crew is ready to handle the heavy lifting.

Cost: Free for Medicare Beneficiaries (Beneficiaries only—no business accounts, please).
Limit: 2 boxes per person to keep the line moving fast.

This Friday, June 5th, from 9 AM - 12 PM at the UCDD (1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501)

What to Bring for Shredding:
Any personal or confidential documents containing:

Social Security or Medicare numbers

Bank account info or financial statements

Passwords, PINs, birth dates, or private signatures

Please bring a canned food donation for the AAAD Food Pantry. Drive away with your complimentary Fraud Prevention Packet.

Stay in the driver's seat and learn how to master:
Red Flags: Spot the subtle signs of a scam.

Fraud Defense: Proactive steps to lock down your data.

ID Theft 101: What identity thieves want and how they get it.

Medicare Shield: Stop scammers from stealing your hard-earned benefits.

See you in the drive-thru!

06/01/2026

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The week everyone can learn about protecting themselves, their friends, and their loved ones from scammers.

Stay tuned this week to find out ways to be proactive and protect, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

06/01/2026

Don't forget to check out our events going on this week as we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week!

Next week is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW)! Join the Tennessee SMP and the UC SHIP team as we host a few outreach events here in the Upper Cumberland.