Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southeast Texas

06/19/2026

Federal agencies will never EVER call, text, or email to demand personal or financial information, ask for money, or tell you to move money to “protect it.” If this happens to you, report it.

06/19/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Juneteenth!

06/18/2026

Don’t let the summer heat take you by surprise. As temperatures rise, taking precautions can make a big difference. Keep yourself and others safe by staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors during peak sun hours, and checking in on those who may be more vulnerable. ☀️

06/18/2026

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP.

06/17/2026

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Nursing homes are an important place for older folks to live and thrive. However, some dishonest facilities (even some associated with national chains) have taken to fraudulent billing. If you run across any of these examples, please report them to your state .

06/15/2026

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) covers a wide variety of services a provider may offer to help monitor or assess certain chronic conditions.

SMPs are hearing about RPM claims appearing on Medicare statements, like the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) and/or Explanation of Benefits (EOB), where the beneficiary does not believe they received or agreed to the services.

If you see any RPM claims on your Medicare statement that you did not agree to, contact your local SMP.

06/15/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is a time to celebrate community, health, and well-being, including protecting yourself from Medicare fraud. Everyone deserves safe, respectful health care free from fraud and abuse. If you suspect Medicare fraud, report it right away.

06/15/2026

Nothing beats the Texas summer heat, but the TXSMP team is here to help you stay cool with tips to keep you safe 😎🌞

Check in with us every Friday for our SMP Scam Free Summer Series!

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.