SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance

Medicare & Medicaid · Alabama · Free

Free unbiased Medicare counseling in every state. Find your state's SHIP for one-on-one help. Built for older adults choosing between Parts A, B, C, and D — especially during the seven-month Initial Enrollment window. Counselors walk through specific plans by name, compare drug costs side by side, and flag Medicare Savings Program eligibility. A neutral alternative to insurance brokers — no plan is recommended for commission. Open at no cost to Alabama seniors and the families supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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