June 1 marked the start of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. While this week shines a spotlight on fraud prevention, protecting Medicare is a year-round mission. As the leaders of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), we know protecting taxpayer dollars and safeguarding beneficiaries requires constant vigilance across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) every day of the year.

June 1-5, 2026 Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. The impact on people across the country is significant, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind. Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of actions everyone can take to prevent fraud.

The Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) invites you to join a milestone event on June 9, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC, marking a pivotal step in the government’s collective effort against elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and frauds and scams.

Each year, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW). Supported by ACL’s Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center, the week highlights steps everyone can take to recognize, prevent, and report fraud.

In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) are hosting a webinar series on protecting older adults by strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation.

The Administration for Community Living invites you to join us for the webinar, "Older Americans Act (OAA) Fiscal Training for the Aging Network." This session will focus on practical fiscal strategies that support strong, compliant, and effective OAA programs across the aging network.

Join us for an informational webinar on the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Challenge. The webinar will feature an overview of national trends and a roundtable-style discussion with family caregivers and direct support professionals, who will share their experiences, challenges, and perspectives to help inform how potential applicants may shape their solutions.

Today, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), launched Phase 1 of its Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge. This competition will increase engagement with existing community garden models that foster healthy eating, wellness, and accessibility with focused outreach to people with disabilities and older adults.

We often focus on a short list of habits when considering healthy aging: eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest. These habits are essential, but they are only part of the picture. Staying connected, seeking services, staying safe, and preventing and managing chronic conditions are shaped by the choices we make every day. That’s why “Champion Your Health” is this year’s Older Americans Month theme — to encourage practical steps that support well-being and independence at every age.

Older Americans Month is underway, but there is still time to take part. Communities across the country are celebrating by sharing stories, resources, and actions that support healthy aging, and we encourage you to join the conversation. If you’re looking for ways to participate, these three simple ideas can help.