Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southeast Texas

09/05/2026

“Volunteers are the heart of every community. They give their time, share their talents, and make a difference simply because they care. Their generosity may not be measured in dollars, but its value is priceless. Thank you to every volunteer who gives of themselves to make the world a better place.” ❤️

09/04/2026

You don't have a "Medicare file" that needs updating. If you get a call saying your Medicare file needs to be updated, hang up. Medicare isn’t asking for this; it’s a scam. If you did confirm or give out your Medicare number, report it to the SMP.

09/04/2026

The 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown resulted in charges against 455 defendants for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes involving over $6.5 billion in false claims and significant patient harm, including death.

09/04/2026

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Did you know we have Healthcare Trackers in 10 languages?! ✍️

Get your free healthcare tracker mailed to you by calling the TXSMP Hotline: 888-341-6187 or visiting https://texassmp.org/ 💙

09/03/2026

We at AmeriCorps Seniors wishes everyone a Happy Labor Day Weekend.

09/02/2026

💜 September is World Alzheimer’s Month

Alzheimer’s affects millions of families, and scammers often target older adults and their loved ones. Visit https://www.alz.org/texas to learn how you can make a difference, and get the support you or your loved one's need💜

09/01/2026

Every state plus Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and D.C. has a Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program. The state locator has so much information about the SMP, like their website, toll-free, upcoming events, and links to their social media. Find your state at smpresource.org/locator/.

09/01/2026

September is National Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Awareness Month. Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse.
Each week, we will share how you can help prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.

08/27/2026

Medicare will not call to verify your Medicare number. They will also never threaten to cancel your benefits if you refuse to give it to them. This is a sign the caller is a scammer. If you get a call asking for your Medicare number, hang up.

If you did give out your Medicare number, don't panic. Contact the SMP to report it and get help on the next steps.

08/26/2026

Never sign up to receive or accept offers for monitoring equipment you do not need; it could potentially be fraud!

Regularly check your Medicare Summary Notice for suspicious or unfamiliar charges and report potential fraud to the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol at 888-341-6187