Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southeast Texas

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Caregivers, you are such a valuable person in someone's life. It is easy to forget to stop and take care of yourself when you are putting someone else's needs in front of your own. Here are a few tips to remember to stay healthy and happy.

06/09/2026

Have you ever received a suspicious-looking text or email? It may have been a phishing scam! 🎣

Phishing is when a scammer sends out a mass message in attempt to go "fishing" for personal information. Often times they pose as legitimate organizations such as the bank, the IRS, or even Medicare.

Look out for:
❌ Incorrect email address: The email domain will be slightly misspelled or from an entirely different domain when inspected, such as an email from “Medicare” being from [email protected] or even [email protected]
❌ Poor grammar: The message may be full of spelling errors or grammatical issues that a legitimate company wouldn’t make.
❌ Strong sense of urgency: “You will lose your healthcare coverage, confirm Medicare number NOW!”
❌ Sketchy logo: The brand logo is blurry or crooked from being photoshopped in.

If you experience a phishing scam for Medicare, TXSMP at 1-888-341-6187 to report the scam.

To report other phishing scams & general fraud, visit www.ftc.gov

06/09/2026

The most effective way to stop Medicare fraud from happening is to prevent it in the first place. For situations you can't prevent, learning how to detect potential fraud, errors, and abuse is very important.

If you find something concerning on a Medicare statement or accidentally give out your Medicare information, report it! Don't hide it and don't be ashamed. Scammers are really good at what they do and the SMP is here to help.

06/09/2026

Do you have Medicare? Wondering how to get even more out of your coverage? Discover how Medigap Plans (also called Medicare Supplement) can help pay for what Original Medicare doesn’t. Our latest infographic also shares six crucial steps to consider before choosing a plan.

Make sure you’re fully protected, check out the infographic, and reach out to the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for expert, unbiased guidance!

06/05/2026

Are you ready to begin a new chapter in your life? One that will fill your heart with joy? Become an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer! And if you enjoy giving talks on fraud, you can train with Senior Medicare Patrol SMP and become certified in their program! Texas Senior Medicare Patrol Reach out today to learn more! SMP National Resource Center

06/05/2026

Download the SMP Medicare Tracker app to record what happens at health care appointments. Then compare what you have written with what is billed on the Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) and/or Explanations of Benefits (EOBs).

If you see something concerning, report it to the SMP.

06/05/2026

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! #65

06/05/2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is coming to a close, and we want to invite you to join our Fraud Fighting Team!

Visit Texassmp.org to learn how you can make a difference in your community 🫂🤝