Dear Neighbor,
Seniors like you have spent decades contributing to the fabric of our community, and as a result, you deserve to have a joyful and secure retirement. While chaos continues to come from Washington as the Trump administration cuts crucial programs like Medicaid and food benefits, I’m doing everything in my power at the state level to push back and ensure you have access to the benefits you’ve worked a lifetime for.
If you ever need assistance navigating state government or would like to share feedback or suggestions, please contact my office.
Working for you,
Mary Cavanagh
State Senator
District 6
SenatorCavanagh.com
Guarding Against Spam and Scams
Be Aware of Toll Road Scams
MDOT reminds all drivers that Michigan does not have toll roads and will never solicit payment via text or include threatening verbiage to avoid late fees or harsher penalties.
To stay safe, please remember that government agencies:
- Will NOT request personal information through email, over the phone, or text.
- Will NEVER demand money through email, over the phone, or text. They WILL mail you a notice and offer payment options.
- Do NOT ask for or take payment by prepaid gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or a payment app.
Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams
If you have questions or concerns about your Medicare coverage, contact Medicare directly at Medicare.gov or by calling 800-633-4227.
Fraudsters posing as Medicare “representatives” are calling unsuspecting consumers about their Medicare coverage and asking for Medicare ID numbers or other personal information, such as a Social Security Number or date of birth. Once scammers have this information, they can use it to make unauthorized changes to your Medicare plan.
Reining in Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs
The burden of high drug costs falls hardest on our most vulnerable residents — seniors, children, and those managing chronic conditions. But legislation passed by Senate Democrats will create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board that gives the state a vital tool to protect consumers and bring much-needed fairness, transparency, and accountability to drug pricing in our state. The legislation, Senate Bills 3-5, will lower prescription drug costs for working families and make life-saving medications more accessible and affordable. The bills are currently awaiting action in the House.
