Briefs: Medical ID theft prevention, Chalk Talks, Palace movie

Marion Star
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Chalk Talks coming to the area

The Happy Wanderers will present Chalk Talks with artist and storyteller Elva Hurst from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 13, 14 and 15. Hurst will be doing different stories at six locations in the area. Presentations include one at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Cornerstone Alliance Church in Marion and 7 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Palace Theatre's May Pavilion.

Elva Hurst
Elva Hurst

For more information and a complete schedule, contact Linda Ruehrmund, coordinator for the Happy Wanderers, at 419-864-7520.

Movie weekend at the Palace Theatre

The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" on the Marion Palace Theatre big screen Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The movie is rated PG-13.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday's matinee will be shown with open captions. There is no evening showing on Saturday.

Tickets are $5 general admission or $3 with a Palace member card and will be available at the door.

For more information call the Marion Palace Theatre Box Office at 740-383-2101 or visit marionpalace.org.

New partnership to help protect older adults from medical identity theft

The Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol, part of the non-profit Pro Seniors organization, has announced its partnership with multiple Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across Ohio to drive awareness of medical identity theft .

Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses personal information — such as your name and Medicare number — to bill for services or supplies you did not approve. Fraudsters may send you unwanted COVID test kits, call you to claim you qualify for free genetic testing, tell you Medicare is issuing new cards, or they may bill Medicare for a knee brace in your name, unbeknownst to you.

Representatives from the AAAs across many Ohio counties will teach people about this type of fraud and the clues that your medical identity may be compromised.

Here are some ways to prevent medical identity theft:

  • Never give out your Medicare number to anyone other than your doctor, health care provider, or other trusted representative.

  • Understand that Medicare and Social Security already have your Medicare and Social Security numbers and will not initiate a call to you.

  • Be cautious of anyone who comes to your door offering “free” testing, treatments, or supplies for genetic diseases, cancer, or the coronavirus.

  • Be cautious when purchasing medical supplies from unverified or unknown sources, including online advertisements and email/phone solicitations.

You can contact the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-488-6070 opt 4 or proseniors.org/ohio-smp.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Medical ID Theft partnership, Chalk Talks, Marion Palace Theatre movie