Seniors across the country have received calls claiming a Trump Medicare program will provide $800 to $900 per month in grocery cards. This page shows the exact script and what you need to know.
The short answer
There is no Trump Medicare grocery program. This is a documented active scam flagged by North Carolina's SHIIP program in February 2026. The call is designed to collect your Medicare number or enroll you in a plan without your full understanding.
Some Medicare Advantage plans do include grocery or food allowances — but these are private plan benefits tied to your specific enrollment, not a government program offered over the phone. A licensed agent can check what real options exist in your ZIP code.
The exact message
Documented phone script — active scam alert, NC SHIIP / Chowan County, February 2026
"Hello, I'm calling on behalf of the Trump Medicare Program. You've been selected to receive $800 to $900 per month in grocery benefit cards, plus significant discounts on your prescription drugs. But you must apply before the end of the month or your eligibility will expire. I just need to confirm a few details to process your enrollment."
Source: Documented by Senior Medicare Patrol / SHIIP state programsWhat is false
There is no Medicare program named after any individual. Medicare and Social Security do not cold-call seniors to offer grocery cards or bonus benefits. No legitimate Medicare enrollment happens over a cold call with a fake deadline. "Confirming details" is a social engineering tactic to collect your Medicare number.
What is actually available
Some Medicare Advantage plans do include grocery or food allowances, typically for dual-eligible members or those with qualifying chronic conditions. These are real benefits — but they are found by comparing plans in your area with a licensed agent, not through unsolicited phone calls. A licensed agent can check what plans and amounts are available in your ZIP code at no cost.
Read the full OTC card and flex card eligibility guide to see exactly how these benefits work, who qualifies, and what amounts are realistic in different counties.
Official sources
Verify a message or report fraud through these official resources:
Medicare.gov — Report Medicare fraud and abuse
Senior Medicare Patrol — smpresource.org
FTC ReportFraud.gov
Find your local SHIP counseling program — shiphelp.org
Common questions
What to do next
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