Senator Collins Chairs Hearing on Overcoming Challenges Facing Home Health Care with Innovative Solutions
Senator Collins has championed home health care and has introduced three bills to support providers
As the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Collins’ priorities include retirement security, highlighting the importance of biomedical research on diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes, and scams targeting seniors.
As the Senate Co-Chair of the Congressional Alzheimer’s Task Force, the Senator is particularly committed to putting an end to Alzheimer’s disease, which has had such a devastating effect on 5.2 million Americans and their families.
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Senator Collins Commends DOJ on Convictions of Three Scammers Who Robbed Seniors of $11 Million
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, applauded the announcement by the Department of Justice that three criminals were sentenced for their involvement in an $11 million telemarketing scheme that defrauded seniors.
ICYMI: CBS “This Morning” Highlights Senator Collins’ Work to Combat Social Security Impersonation Scam—the Top Reported Fraud in the Country
Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam—the #1 Reported Scam to Fraud Hotline
SSA Commissioner and SSA IG were among those testifying about this scheme that resulted in nearly $38 million in reported losses in 2019
The Committee also released its 2020 Fraud Book outlining the top 10 reported scams
Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam—the #1 Reported Scam to Fraud Hotline
SSA Commissioner and SSA IG were among those testifying about this scheme that resulted in nearly $38 million in reported losses in 2019
The Committee also released its 2020 Fraud Book outlining the top 10 reported scams
Click HERE for Senator Collins’ opening statement
Senator Collins Applauds DOJ on Launching Major Enforcement Action against Robocallers
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, applauded the announcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) today that it is taking its first-ever enforcement action against “gateway” telecommunications carriers in a potential step toward cracking down on imposter schemes like the Social Security scam.
Collins, Casey Lead Aging Committee Letter Requesting Information on the Elder Justice Coordinating Council’s Work to Fight the Social Security Scam
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Collins, Hassan Legislation to Help Americans Save for Retirement Included in Year-End Appropriations Package
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced today that several provisions from the Retirement Security Act of 2019 they introduced earlier this year were included in the final Appropriations agreement. The agreement was passed by the House today. Once passed by the Senate, the bill will proceed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Collins, Casey Request Information from FTC on Efforts to Combat Social Security Scam
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Senator Collins Alerts Seniors to New Tool to Fight Social Security Scam
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Collins, Casey Request Information on SSA OIG’s Efforts to Combat Social Security Scam
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Senators Collins, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies
Washington, D.C. —U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation to expand the availability of innovative diabetes technologies for seniors. The Improving Medicare Beneficiary Access to Innovative Diabetes Technologies Act would create a special task force at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to examine and address barriers that seniors face in accessing the latest diabetes management technologies.
Senator Collins Attends York County Elder Abuse Conference
Kennebunkport, ME — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, delivered remarks at the York County Elder Abuse Task Force Annual Conference this morning. The conference was attended by approximately 100 members of the community, including financial professionals, social workers, advocates, local government officials, direct elder support individuals, health care professionals, and law enforcement.
Senator Collins Calls on Social Security Administration to Strengthen Efforts to Combat Scam
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Director of MaineHealth Falls Prevention Program that Serves 100,000 Seniors Nationwide Testifies before Senator Collins’ Committee
Senate Aging Committee Releases Report on Falls Prevention, Holds Hearing on Proven Strategies to Protect Seniors from Injury
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Senator Collins Records Radio Actuality Warning Mainers of Social Security Scam
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Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, Casey Resolution on “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, marking September 23nd (the first day of the fall season) as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.”
Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, Casey Resolution on “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, marking September 23nd (the first day of the fall season) as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.”
Senator Collins Warns of Two New Scams Targeting Mainers
Washington, D.C.—The Senate Aging Committee’s Fraud Hotline has recently received reports of two new scams that are targeting Mainers. The first involves the Social Security Administration, and the second affects CMP customers. U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, is warning Mainers to be vigilant and protect themselves from being defrauded.
Senator Collins’ Statement on NIH’s Alzheimer’s Research Budget
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Bill to Crack Down on Deceptive Tactic Used by Robocallers Introduced by Senators Collins, Sinema, Hawley, Peters, McSally
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), along with Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced the Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2019 today to aid Americans who are being inundated with robocalls. Their bipartisan legislation would double the penalties for illegal caller-ID “spoofing,” a tactic scammers often use to trick victims into answering their phone calls.
New Report Examines Challenges Older Americans Face in Accessing Vital Services in Rural Communities
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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Aging Committee, announced that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report she requested with Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) on home and community-based services for older adults in rural areas.
Collins, Casey Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Assistive Technology for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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